Everything Bagel Salmon (Easy 20-Minute Recipe!)

This Everything Bagel Salmon coats salmon filets in a seasoning combined of all the ingredients you would find on an “everything” bagel. The salmon filets are quick seared and served with a delicious cream cheese-chive dressed fennel salad for a delicious dinner that’s ready in 20 minutes.

Close up of cooked everything bagel salmon.

Are you an “everything” bagel fan?

You know the ones I’m talking about, right? Those bagels that are coated in all kinds of seeds – poppy seeds, sesame seeds, fennel seeds and caraway seeds, and have that unforgettable strong smell of onion and garlic.

These are the bagels that you don’t want touching any other bagels in the bag… I mean, if you combine a blueberry bagel and an “everything” bagel in one bag, the blueberry bagel is just not edible anymore… Right?

Well, tonight I’m cooking up something different with that everything bagel seasoning

⭐️ Everything Bagel Salmon ⭐️

Everything bagel seasoning in small bowl.

This Everything But the Bagel Salmon has all those traditional elements of my homemade everything bagel seasoning – poppy, sesame, fennel and caraway seeds together with some minced up dehydrated garlic coats the skinless side of our salmon filets.

A quick sear in a heavy skillet ensures that all those spices get nice and toasted. It just needs a couple minutes per side, so this salmon dinner will be on your table in a flash! (You can also air fry or bake the salmon, see the directions below.)

The end result is a super flavorful, crisp-coated, filet of fish that’s anything but boring and ready in under 20 minutes! I like to serve this “Everything” Crusted Salmon alongside a Fennel & Celery Salad that’s dressed up with a Cream Cheese Chive dressing, just to keep those bagel vibes going.

But, this salmon would also be delicious served with rice, quinoa, sauteed spinach or even just a simple arugula salad.

Salmon filets coated in everything bagel seasoning before cooking.

Ingredients needed

  • Salmon Filets – I used skin on salmon filets, but skinless will also work.
  • For the “Everything But the Bagel” Seasoning – Dehydrated garlic (or garlic powder), poppy seeds, white & black sesame seeds, caraway seeds and fennel seeds.
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt & Pepper

How to make it

  • Make the Spice Blend: Combine the “everything but the bagel” spices on a small plate and stir to combine.
  • Season the Salmon: Rinse and pat the salmon dry using a paper towel.Sprinkle the salmon with salt and pepper and press the skinless side into the “everything” spice mixture to coat evenly.
  • Sear the Salmon: In a skillet over medium-high, heat the oil. Add the salmon and quickly sear 2-3 minutes per side or until cooked through.
  • Enjoy!

Variations

  • Baked Salmon: Bake the salmon filets in a 425 degree oven for 12-15 minutes.
  • Air Fryer Salmon: Preheat your air fryer to 400-degrees. Add the salmon in a single layer and air fry for 8 minutes.

What to serve with it

Wine pairings

This flavorful salmon is begging to be paired with something light and refreshing but with a backbone strong enough to stand up to all the spices. Rosé fits the bill perfectly here.

Everything bagel salmon on plate with fennel salad.

More salmon recipes

Note: This recipe also works with trout. Learn about the differences between trout and salmon here.

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Have leftover salmon? Serve it as part of this Smoked Salmon Platter for an easy brunch or appetizer.

Note: This recipe will also work with trout or steelhead. Learn more about trout vs. salmon and steelhead vs. salmon here.

Everything bagel salmon on plate with fennel salad.

Everything Bagel Salmon

This Everything Bagel Salmon coats salmon filets in a seasoning combined of all the ingredients you would find on an "everything" bagel.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

“Everything” Seasoning:

Fennel Celery Salad:

  • 1 large fennel bulb (very thinly sliced)
  • 5 stalks celery (very thinly sliced)
  • ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley (chopped)

Creamy Chive Dressing:

Instructions

  • Make the dressing by whisking together the sour cream, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil and chives in a small bowl.
  • Add the fennel, celery and parsley to a large bowl. Toss with the dressing and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Combine the seasoning spices on a small plate and stir to combine.
  • Rinse and pat the salmon dry using a paper towel.
  • Season salmon with salt and pepper and press the skinless side into the “everything” seed mixture to coat evenly.
  • In a skillet over medium-high, heat the oil. Add the salmon and quickly sear 2-3 minutes per side or until cooked through.
  • Serve with fennel salad on the side.
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Equipment

Large Skillet

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 849mg | Vitamin A: 70IU | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1.6mg

Note: This post was originally published in 2017. It was updated in 2021 to add new photographs, and again in 2023 to add new content. The everything but the bagel salmon recipe remains the same. Enjoy!

 

 

24 thoughts on “Everything Bagel Salmon (Easy 20-Minute Recipe!)”

  1. You have me drooling over here! I LOVE everything spice so much that sometimes I just lick my finger and dip it in to taste it. Crusting salmon with it is GENIUS! And when you brought up living in Eugene, it reminded me of a favorite food memory I have from high school when we drove from WA down to Santa Cruz and stopped in Eugene for breakfast. I had the best hash browns of my life and have been on a mission to recreate them ever since. Loving this rose pairing too, awesome post!

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    • Thanks so much Lindsay! I love Eugene, and I miss it quite a bit! Hopefully we will get down there for a lot of Duck’s Football games this year. I wonder where it was that you had those hash browns…?

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  2. What an incredibel idea – I love all the textures and seasonings on the Everything bagel, and applying that here to the fish for a full fancy meal is awesome!

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  3. Hold up, I didn’t know you grew up in Eugene! I did too – though I went to Jefferson. I still love Humble Bagels, and I always get an “everything” one! I actually JUST picked up an everything bagel spice blend from Trader Joe’s and have been obsessed. I haven’t tried it on salmon yet, but you can bet I’m going to as soon as I get the chance!!!

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  4. Are you kidding?! This is brilliant! I eat an “everything” bagel at least twice a week from POP Bagel in the US Bancorp tower downtown. I am definitely adding this to my week night menu for next week 🙂

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  5. My goodness, what a beautiful recipe! I can’t wait to try this – everything bagels are my #1 favorite and I’ve been looking for ways to get more salmon in my diet. Looks like a winning combo!

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  6. My husband is not a fan of salmon (?? I know) but the everything part sounds wonderful-do you think another white fish would work?

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