Crockpot Salmon is flaky, tender, and cooked to perfection when you set it and forget using your slow cooker!

As you may know, sometimes salmon can be hard to cook and you may have even had a bad batch from a restaurant once or twice. The thing about salmon is that if it is not cooked just right the consistency can be off and the flavor can be over fishy. By using the crockpot you never have to worry about that again!

Salmon is actually a superfood that I always encourage people to try just because it’s so good for you! Not to mention, unless you are vegan or vegetarian it fits into most lifestyle diets, even keto!

If you are a salmon lover, you have to try my Grilled Teriyaki Salmon, Gluten Free Oven-baked Alaska Salmon Burgers, And Honey Garlic Salmon Bowls (great for an easy dinner for two)!

Benefits of Salmon

Salmon is one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids that we can have! It’s also full of protein, packed with vitamins, and has been connected with studies that support it helps with multiple diseases and ailments.

Ingredients for Crockpot Salmon

Salmon fillets – you can use fresh or frozen just make sure it has the skin on it
Cooking spray
Vegetable broth
Lemon juice – this will give the salmon lots of flavor and tone down the fishiness some
Spices: garlic powder, salt and pepper, chili powder, sweet paprika

Can You Use Frozen Salmon?

Yes, you can use frozen salmon filets, but be sure to let them thaw before adding them into the slow cooker.

Best Serving Suggestions To Go With Salmon

Salmon goes great with a side of veggies, a small salad, or even a slaw mix. Here are my favorite sides:

How To Make Creamy Lemon Salmon Sauce

If you want to top off your salmon before serving, simply add the juices from the crockpot to a small saucepan and cook on medium heat until it starts to boil for about 10-12 minutes. Lower the temperature and let it simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes. The sauce should thicken up but if it doesn’t you can make a simple cornstarch slurry to mix in.

Tips for Making the Best Slow Cooker Salmon

While most crockpot recipes can continue to cook and be fine after the initial cooking time, the salmon should not be cooked any longer than 2 hours.
Do not cook the salmon on high, use the low temperature only.
The internal temperature before eating should be 145 degrees F.
Don’t skip on the parchment paper. If the skin sticks to the bottom of the pot you will have a real mess once you finish.

How to Use Leftover Salmon

Some people don’t like fish reheated. So if you have some leftover you can add it to your salad, make a salmon dip, jazz up your mac and cheese, and even make a seafood casserole of some sort.

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Crockpot Salmon

Crockpot Salmon is flaky, tender, and cooked to perfection when you set it and forget using your slow cooker!

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Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Equipment

Crockpot

Ingredients

1.5 to 2 pounds skin-on salmon fillet
cooking spray
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika or to taste
1/2 teaspoon chili powder or to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

Line a slow cooker with a large piece of parchment paper.
Place salmon in your slow cooker and spray salmon with cooking spray. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, and garlic powder. Using your fingers, rub the seasoning all over the salmon.
Pour broth and lemon juice into the slow cooker around the fish. Avoid pouring it over the fish.
Cook on LOW for 2 hours, or until opaque and flaky.
Serve with your favorite sauces and sides and enjoy!

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