Foil wrapped salmon is a favorite recipe of my family. You can either grill or bake the salmon for the most amazing results. The fish is tender, flaky, and so tender. Trust me, my friends, give this a go for the most amazing dinner you will add into your weekly meal rotation.
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❤️ Why this recipe works
- Wrapping the salmon in foil before baking or grilling seals in the flavors to ensure the fish is moist and tasty.
- Fresh herbs, spices, and any other flavors such as lemon enhance the flavor of fish.
- This foil-wrapped salmon recipe is not only super easy but the clean-up is quick.
- This recipe can be adjusted to feed 1 person to as many as you like for a fantastic salmon dinner.
- My keto friends, salmon is for you. This is a very low-carb recipe.
🔪 Ingredients
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- salmon
- lemon
- herbs - Use any combination of your favorite fresh herbs.
- olive oil
- garlic - fresh garlic or garlic powder can be used.
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- paprika
- salt
- black pepper
🍲 Equipment
🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Place a piece of aluminum foil on a flat surface.
- Place half the herbs and lemon slices on the foil.
- Rub both sides of the salmon with olive oil.
- Season both sides of the salmon with the seasonings. Place the salmon on the foil.
- Top with the remaining herb and lemon slices.
- Fold the foil closed on the salmon. Be sure to completely close the foil.
- Place the salmon in the oven. If using the oven, place the salmon on a baking sheet in the oven.
- Cook the fish for about 10-15 minutes. The fish is cooked completely when the internal temperature is 145°F. Use an instant-read meat thermometer.
- Once cooked, remove from the foil. Optional garnish, additional lemon wedges, and chopped parsley.
- Ready to serve.
⭐ How to store, reheat, and freeze
- Leftover salmon should be kept in a covered airtight container.
- Heat the leftovers in the microwave following the manufacturer's instructions.
- Leftovers can also be heated in a saute pan over low heat. Spray the pan with non-stick pan before adding the salmon.
- Add any leftovers to an arugula salad for a fantastic light lunch.
💭 Expert Tips
Expert Tip: Cooking the fish to 145°F will give you moist and mouthwatering salmon, every time.
- There is no need to flip the salmon for this recipe.
- When cooked through, the temperature of the salmon should be 145°F. Use an instant-read meat thermometer to get an accurate temperature.
- There is no need to flip the salmon for this recipe.
- There is no need to flip the salmon for this recipe.
- The fish will be translucent and flaky when cooked completely.
📋 Frequently Asked Questions
Cooking the salmon in foil will produce very tender and flaky salmon. Perfectly cooked every time.
Parchment paper can replace the foil for this recipe.
📖 Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways that you increase the flavor of this dish.
- Salmon steaks can be used instead of salmon filets.
- Use about 6-8 sprigs of your favorite herb combo such as tarragon, basil, and parsley. Any of your favorite fresh herbs will be flavor-packed.
- Orange or lime slices on the top of the fish for a different citrus flavor.
- Add a bit of Dijon mustard to the top of the salmon for a twist of flavor.
- Spread with some homemade basil pesto before cooking.
- Combine melted butter and lemon juice and drizzle on top of the salmon before baking.
- Italian Seasoning or Homemade Seasoning Salt are both great options to season the salmon.
🥗 Serving Suggestions
- Roasted Spaghetti Squash: A healthy veggie side dish.
- Chopped Cucumber Tomato Salad: A tasty side salad to keep the flavors light.
- Roasted Broccoli: Another easy side dish.
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes: A hearty side dish that is so tasty.
🍽 Similar recipes
- Sheet pan Balsamic Glazed Salmon and Brussels Sprouts is another quick meal that is ready in no time.
- Linguine with White Clam Sauce is a quick 20-minute dinner recipe.
- Instant Pot Tuna Noodle Casserole takes a classic recipe and makes it even easier to make in the pressure cooker.
- Another great recipe to try is Lemon Pepper Salmon from my friend Sharon from Grits and Pinecones
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📖 Recipe
Foil Wrapped Salmon Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1½ pound salmon fillet Note 1
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 6-8 sprigs fresh herbs Note 2
- 1 lemon, sliced thin
Seasoning Salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- lemon wedges optional garnish
- chopped parsley optional garnish
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Place a piece of aluminum foil on a baking sheet.
- Place half the herbs and lemon slices on the foil.
- Rub both sides of the salmon with the olive oil.
- Season both sides of the salmon with the Seasoning Salt. Place the salmon on the foil
- Top with the remaining herb and lemon slices.
- Fold the foil closed on the salmon. Be sure to completely close the foil.
- Place the salmon on the grill or in the oven. If using the oven, place the salmon on a baking sheet in the oven.
- Cook the fish for about 10-15 minutes. The fish is cooked completely when the internal temperature is 145°F.
- Once cooked, remove from the foil. Optional garnish, additional lemon wedges, and chopped parsley.
Seasoning
- In a small bowl, whisk together the seasonings; garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Set aside until ready to sprinkle on the salmon.
NOTES
- Leftover salmon should be kept in a covered airtight container.
- Heat the leftovers in the microwave following manufacturer's instructions.
- Leftovers can also be heated in a saute pan over low heat. Spray the pan with non-stick pan before adding the salmon.
- Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
