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Spicy Salmon Recipes

Published: Oct 8, 2025 by Sujatha Muralidhar · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Here's a list of my favorite Spicy Salmon Recipes. Every bite is bold, delicious, and full of character. Each recipe here is easy, quick, and made with minimal ingredients, yet the taste is absolutely amazing.

spicy salmon recipes text placed over the herbed salmon

I've a special love for seafood, especially the salmon, as it cooks quickly and can absorb seasonings well. Whether it's Sriracha sauce, Cajun spice, Southern seasonings, or jalapeno peppers, they are incorporated well and taste uniquely delicious in each variation. 

Salmon are quick to cook, and in just a few minutes, you can serve a satisfying, comforting weeknight dinner for the whole family, also these Spicy Shrimp Recipes. 

Whether you want to serve them with pasta, grill them up, toss them into a salad, or bake them in a casserole, serve them with soup, we've got you covered. These salmon dishes are so versatile; serve them as a main course, a side dish, or as an appetizer.

Choose your favorite version for an easy weeknight dinner, a family potluck, or a party crowd-pleaser.

Why We All Love These Recipes

⭐️These salmon dishes may sound simple, but they feel like a feast.

⭐️In each recipe, we'll discuss how to adjust the heat level so everyone can enjoy them.

⭐️These recipes are creative, full of texture and spice, and every bite truly makes a difference.

Spicy Salmon Recipes

1
salmon lettuce wraps drizzled with spiced sauce, and served in a plate.
Salmon Lettuce Wraps
Easy salmon lettuce wraps with rich, well-seasoned salmon, crunchy veggies, and a creamy sauce. A quick, satisfying meal ready in 25 minutes!
25 minutes minutes
2
Crispy air-fried Bang Bang Salmon Bites drizzled with a creamy, spicy sauce, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds
Bang Bang Salmon Bites
Air-fried Bang Bang Salmon Bites coated in a creamy, spicy sauce! Quick, easy, and packed with flavor-perfect as an appetizer or as a side.
20 minutes minutes
3
These stuffed salmon peppers are very easy and versatile. Made with zucchini, salmon, and brown rice, the combo with peppers tastes fabulous!
Salmon Stuffed Peppers
These stuffed salmon peppers are very easy and versatile. Made with zucchini, salmon, and brown rice, the combo with peppers tastes fabulous!
4
Easy Indian salmon curry recipe made spicy with chili powder, tomatoes, and onion. This is an easy weeknight meal
Indian Salmon Curry Recipe
Indian salmon curry recipe is delicious and easy to make. Perfect for a busy weekday dinner. Made with warm spices with tomatoes and onion.
35 minutes minutes

How To Build The Basic Spicy Salmon

  • Step 1: Choose the salmon: Use fresh or frozen; skin on/off, depending on what's available and what you prefer. Make sure it is thawed to room temperature.
  • Step 2: Marinate: Marinate the salmon with lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, and a hint of cayenne pepper for added spice.
  • Step 3: Cooking: In a pan, heat some olive oil. Add the marinated salmon. In medium heat, cook the salmon for about 5 minutes on each side until they turn pink and slightly curled. 
  • Step 4: Serve: That's it! Serve them hot with pasta, rice, bread, or even toss them into soup.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to control the spice level?

Always start with a small amount of spice and add more as needed, as it's difficult to remove the heat once it's in there.

What spices make salmon spicy?

To turn up the heat, you can use black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, cayenne, hot sauce, Sriracha, or even diced jalapeños. These spices not only add heat but also deepen the flavor beautifully.

What's the best salmon to use?

I personally prefer skin on wild caught salmon, as they taste better than the farm-raised.

Can I make spicy salmon ahead of time?

You can, but honestly, salmon tastes best when cooked fresh. It loses its bright flavors once chilled and reheated.

How to reheat spicy salmon?

Always reheat at a gentle heat, and I prefer stovetop reheating over microwave heating. Let's know how you reheat in the comments.

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