4 Italian Salmon Recipes, From Risotto to Pasta

Salmon takes well to briny capers, aromatic herbs, and lemon zest in these Italian recipes. Choose a fish main course, or let salmon anchor your next pasta or risotto dinner.

Mediterranean-style Salmon Fillets get their briny character from Taggiasca olives and capers. The easy preparation makes this fish main course a practical choice for a weeknight dinner. Cherry tomatoes lend sweetness, while oregano and thyme add an herbal note.

Pro tip: you can use just one type of cherry tomato instead of two.

Salmon Risotto balances delicate fish with the richness of herb butter. Choose this easy rice dish when you'd rather incorporate salmon into a risotto than serve fillets on their own. Thyme brings an herbal note to the buttery rice.

Pro tip: you can make the flavored butter by mixing softened butter with herbs, salt, and lemon zest.

Tagliolini with salmon delivers a creamy sauce without any cream. Egg tagliolini and salmon fillets form the foundation of this easy pasta dinner. Dry white wine, scallion, and parsley give the sauce a bright, savory character.

Pro tip: you can use frozen salmon, but thaw it before you start cooking.

Crispy Salmon puts an aromatic breadcrumb coating at the center of its appeal. This quick fish main course is easy to pull together for a weeknight dinner. Lemon zest adds a citrusy note to the herb-scented crust.

Pro tip: you can add sesame or poppy seeds to the breadcrumb coating for extra crunch.