Sides:
* Vegetables: Roasted asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, green beans, or a medley of seasonal vegetables.
* Starches: Mashed potatoes, roasted sweet potatoes, couscous, quinoa, brown rice.
* Salads: Simple green salads, caprese salad, or a Mediterranean salad with olives and feta.
* Fruits: Grilled pineapple, mango salsa, or a citrus salad.
Sauces and Dressings:
* Creamy sauces: Hollandaise sauce, lemon-dill sauce, béarnaise sauce.
* Light sauces: Lemon-butter sauce, teriyaki sauce, pesto sauce.
* Spicy sauces: Sriracha mayo, chipotle sauce.
* Dressings: Vinaigrette, Dijon dressing, citrus dressing.
Other pairings:
* Cheese: Cream cheese, goat cheese, ricotta cheese.
* Nuts and seeds: Toasted almonds, walnuts, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds.
* Herbs: Dill, parsley, chives, tarragon.
* Spices: Garlic, ginger, paprika, cayenne pepper.
Here are some specific meal ideas:
* Salmon with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes
* Salmon with lemon-dill sauce and a green salad
* Salmon with teriyaki sauce and brown rice
* Salmon with pesto sauce and grilled vegetables
* Salmon with a caprese salad and a slice of sourdough bread
Ultimately, the best way to eat salmon is the way you enjoy it most. Experiment with different flavors and combinations until you find your favorites.