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If you are a fan of salmon here is a bacon wrapped salmon recipe that is loaded with protein and bacon flavor in each bite. Learn how to cook salmon in the skillet and finish off in the oven for a quick broil.

Salmon on a plate with lemon behind it.

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If you are looking for an easy salmon with bacon recipe, this recipe is gonna fit the bill. You can even brush with syrup for a nice sweet component to the salmon.

Why Readers Love This Bacon Wrapped Salmon

  • Quick and Easy
  • Ready in about 10 minutes
  • Simple ingredients
  • Healthy Salmon Recipe

Ingredients You Will Need

Here is all you need for this bacon wrapped recipe. These are simple ingredients you might already have on hand in your fridge and pantry.

Ingredients for bacon wrapped salmon sitting on a wooden board and white countertop.

Salmon – You pick the size of fillets, just know the cook time varies depending on thickness.

Bacon – Reach for your favorite flavor of bacon for this salmon dish.

Lemon – Adds a nice punch of citrus to the fish that will bring incredible flavor to the dish.

Salt and Pepper – Season your fish to your liking!

Maple Syrup – This is optional but it will add a nice hint of sweetness to the fish that really compliments all the flavors.

Variations To Recipe

  • Swap the bacon with prosciutto if you want.
  • Season with different spices if you prefer.
  • The maple syrup is optional. If you are looking for a low carb option to agave or a sugar free syrup.
  • Skip the lemon if you would like.

How to Make Bacon Wrapped Salmon

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Collage of wrapping bacon around salmon.

Step One: Season the salmon as directed. (Photo 1)

Step Two: Wrap it in the bacon. Make sure to overlap just slightly to keep the bacon holding shape around the fish. (Photo 2)

Collage of cooking the bacon wrapped salmon in a black skillet.

Step Three: Pan sear the salmon as posted in the recipe card. When close to done, finish off in the oven under the broiler. (Photo 3)

Step Four: Brush the salmon with maple syrup! (Photo 4)

A black plate of bacon wrapped salmon.

Tips For Making Salmon

  • If you find your bacon isn’t staying on the salmon, stick the fish with a toothpick on the side to hold the salmon in place.
  • This recipe is best to use skinless salmon as you are wrapping the fish in bacon.
  • Thin cut bacon will work best for this recipe, as thick bacon will take a lot longer to cook.

What To Serve With Salmon

Storing Leftovers

If you want to make extra or have some leftover store in an airtight container. The fish will store for 2-3 days. You can warm the salmon in the microwave or opt to heat up in the oven.

I have used this for meal prep for a few days out of the week, and it tastes great leftover. Just know fish can dry out a bit once it is refrigerated.

Salmon wrapped in a strip of bacon sitting on a black plate and a black skillet.

Bacon Wrapped Salmon FAQs

Does any bacon work for this bacon salmon recipe?

Thin cut bacon is best but any flavor of bacon works. I have used apple wood bacon and love the smoky component the bacon brings to the fish.

Does this recipe double well?

You can make as many fillets of salmon as you would like. Just know on average you will have 1 or 1/2 of a fillet per person depending on the age of the person and what you serve with the fish.

Can you freeze cooked salmon?

If you freeze properly your salmon can be frozen for 3-5 months. Just place in an airtight container or a sealed bag with as much air as possible removed. Then thaw in the fridge overnight before you plan to eat the salmon.

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5 from 6 votes

Bacon Wrapped Salmon


Author: Kim Schob
Course: Seafood
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Broil 3 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Yields 2 Wrapped Salmon
Give this easy bacon wrapped salmon recipe a try today. A salmon fillet wrapped in bacon and pan seared then finished off in the broiler in the oven. A simple seafood dinner that is ready in no time.

Ingredients 

  • 2 Salmon Fillets approximately 3oz each
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 4 Bacon Strips uncooked
  • 2 teaspoons Maple Syrup

Instructions

  • Pat, the salmon, fillets dry with a paper towel.
  • Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and lemon zest, to taste.
  • Use two strips of bacon to wrap each salmon fillet, overlapping the strips slightly to ensure even coverage after the salmon bakes.
  • Set your oven to broil.
  • Place a skillet over medium heat.
  • Once the skillet is hot, place the bacon-wrapped salmon in the pan and cook 2-3 minutes until bacon is lightly browned.
  • Flip salmon and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Place the skillet in the oven and broil for 3-4 minutes until bacon is cooked to your liking and salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145F.
  • Drizzle the salmon with maple syrup and brush with a pastry brush to ensure even coverage.

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Nutrition Information

Serving: 1Salmon Calories: 444kcal (22%) Carbohydrates: 5g (2%) Protein: 39g (78%) Fat: 28g (43%) Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g Monounsaturated Fat: 11g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 123mg (41%) Sodium: 367mg (16%) Potassium: 937mg (27%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 4g (4%) Vitamin A: 85IU (2%) Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) Calcium: 32mg (3%) Iron: 2mg (11%)

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5 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I love bacon and fish together. This was a super simple recipe, but the flavors were so good. I am putting in on the weekly rotation.

  2. 5 stars
    This looks and sounds absolutely amazing. I love the way you broke down the ingredients, too for newbies. Very helpful!

  3. 5 stars
    This was really good! Never would have thought to do this with salmon but we love salmon and eat it at least once a week, so we’re always looking for different ways to prepare it. Thank you!

  4. 5 stars
    I made this salmon for dinner last night and it was delicious! My whole family loved it and I can’t wait to make it again!

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