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.
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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 Crusted Salmon ⭐️
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.
Ingredient notes
- 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
Step 1
Make the spice blend
- Combine the “everything but the bagel” spices on a small plate and stir to combine.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Sear and enjoy
- 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
- Brown Rice
- MORE → side dishes for salmon
- MORE → sauces for salmon
Erin’s wine pairings
- This flavorful everything crusted 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.
- Rosé – A floral and fruity wine stands up to the spices in this dish wonderfully.
- MORE → 8 wine pairings for salmon
More salmon recipes
Note: This recipe will also work with trout or steelhead. Learn more about trout vs. salmon and steelhead vs. salmon here.
Did you try this salmon with everything bagel seasoning?
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Have leftover salmon? Serve it as part of this Smoked Salmon Platter for an easy brunch or appetizer.
Full Recipe
Everything Bagel Salmon
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce salmon fillets, skin on
- Salt and pepper
- 1 ½ TBSP extra virgin olive oil
“Everything” Seasoning:
- 2 tsp dehydrated garlic (or ½ tsp garlic powder)
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
- 1 tsp white sesame seeds
- 1 tsp black sesame seeds
- ½ tsp caraway seeds
- ¼ tsp fennel seeds
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:
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 2 TBSP lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (grated or minced)
- 2 TBSP extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 TBSP chopped fresh chives
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.
Nutrition
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!
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