Here’s a simple and delicious Slow Cooker Salmon 🐟—tender, flavorful, and hands-off for easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
- 2–4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
- Fresh herbs for garnish (dill, parsley, or thyme)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Slow Cooker
- Lightly grease the slow cooker with oil or cooking spray.
- Lay the salmon fillets in a single layer.
2. Make the Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil (or butter), garlic, soy sauce, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Top with lemon slices.
3. Cook
- Cover and cook on LOW for 1–2 hours or HIGH for 45–60 minutes, depending on your slow cooker.
- The salmon should be opaque and flake easily with a fork.
4. Serve
- Carefully remove salmon with a spatula to avoid breaking the fillets.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with rice, steamed vegetables, or a salad.
✅ Tips
- Avoid overcooking—slow cooker temperatures vary, so start checking at the minimum time.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine or lemon juice to the slow cooker.
- You can also cook vegetables underneath the salmon (like carrots or potatoes) for a full one-pot meal.
If you want, I can also give you a slow cooker honey garlic salmon recipe that’s slightly sweet, sticky, and perfect for meal prep.
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