20 Budget-Friendly Recipes That Use Canned Salmon

Stuffed Pasta Wheels

"My family devoured these! They’re a definite do again! I love making my own pasta and any new recipe that gives me a chance to do so I’ll try... The technique was a VERY welcome change to my repetitive fresh pasta recipes of ravioli, lasagna, spaghetti & linguine." —Hurricane

Salmon Chowder

"This was so easy and so delicious! Cannot wait to serve it to my family." —Maggie Van Dyke

Salmon Mac and Cheese

"Pure comfort food... This is a really good dish! I am already looking forward to the leftovers." —crazycatlady - "CCL"

Chef John's Salmon Loaf

"Canned salmon is a great, inexpensive source of proteins and omegas, and you may have stocked up on a few cans but not known what to do with them. This tasty shelter-in-place salmon loaf is so good for you! While salmon right out of the can may not be the most appealing thing to look at, this salmon loaf is so delicious that we can surely forgive some of its visual shortcomings." —Chef John

Yummy Lemon Salmon Burgers

"The burgers were EXCELLENT! I NEVER eat salmon, but made this way, both my husband and I just loved them... yes, we'll be having this about once per month now. So easy to make. Highly recommend!" —Marie

Red Salmon Pâté

"Took this to a potluck with various crackers. It was gone almost immediately. Definitely add the liquid smoke mentioned by others!" —Montanamom

Smoky Salmon Spread

"This was yummy and I don't even care for salmon! I just added a few finely chopped scallions the mix. Outta sight!" —Mary Ann Murley Marino

Salmon Quiche

"This salmon quiche recipe was one my father would always make on holidays for family members who didn't like turkey or ham. It's become a staple at my holiday dinners as well. Everyone who's eaten it has loved it and begged for the family recipe afterward." —Stef

Salmon Deviled Eggs with Homemade Mayonnaise

"This is a recipe my mother, who is French, has used for years. It is awesome and easy. A delicious twist on the traditional deviled eggs." —DCTINK

Fruity Red Salmon Salad

"Loved this! Adore salmon but never used canned for anything but patties. This salad was delicious and has so many variation possibilities...I can't wait to do it again!" —Mike Schoenbacher

Creamed Salmon on Toast

"Mom used to make this for us on Fridays, and it was delish, she gave me the recipe, but i misplaced it. So glad to find it here—now my daughter enjoys it on Fridays." —John Marini

Chef John's Salmon Cakes

"Fabulous! The aioli sauce really moves the recipe up another peg... My husband said 'you can make this again!''' —Dayle M

Russian Salmon and Potato Salad

"I loved this salad... My husband and I ate it fresh for dinner and as a sandwich filling the second night. I had it again this am for breakfast with toast and will finish off the last tonight for my dinner. Yum!" —Robin Marquez

Scrumptious Salmon Cakes

"These salmon cakes were a big hit with my family! They came together quickly and were pretty easy to make. The texture was perfect and they have a lot of flavor. They were wonderful with a nice crisp salad." —MaryLou

Salmon Cheese Ball

"I got this recipe from my mother and have taken it to a number of potlucks. It always receives raves. Even non-salmon lovers like this appetizer." —Karen

J-Lyn's Awesome Salmon Casserole

"I improvised this salmon casserole with items I had on hand in my pantry. I've never been big on casseroles (if you've had my mom's cooking, you'd understand why), but they are definitely an easy way to use up items that would otherwise be sitting in the pantry forever. This recipe is simple enough; feel free to add or supplement as you see fit!" —jlyn1983

Ginger Soy Salmon Patties

"This salmon patty recipe is so fast and easy that I can throw it together at the end of a long, hard day. It packs a punch of flavor with very little effort. My kids love these salmon patties and request them often—sometimes I even make a few extra to go in their lunchboxes the next day!" —Jamiefeedsfamily

Mediterranean Salmon Pasta Salad

"This quick and easy pasta salad features mezze penne pasta, tomatoes, cucumbers, shallot, salmon, and a lemon-pepper-dill vinaigrette. You can use leftover salmon if you like, but those new handy pouches of salmon are great to have on hand in the pantry for salads like this!" —Kim's Cooking Now

Easy Salmon Croquettes

"These croquettes with canned salmon are delicious and easy to fix. Leftovers are good on salad the next day!" —JENLYNN57

Mom's Salmon and Potato Bake

"During World War II when meat was scarce, my mother used to feed her large family casseroles using whatever meat or fish was available. My favorite is a type of baked casserole with salmon and potato which not only tasted great, but one which satisfied her family of seven kids." —Andytofu

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