Foil Wrapped Salmon Recipe

Grilled salmon topped with lemon and herbs, wrapped in foil and grilled.

5 from 1 vote

Foil wrapped salmon can be either baked or grilled resulting in the most tender salmon that is super flavorful and mouthwateringly delicious. Use your imagination with herbs and citrus for various flavors.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword foil baked salmon, foil wrapped salmon

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 277kcal

Author Eileen Kelly

Equipment

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baking sheet
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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

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

Be sure to check Variations, Expert Tips, and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe.

Note 1: If cooking a larger piece of salmon, keep in mind, the fish should be 145°F when fully cooked.

Note 2: Use your favorite herbs such as dill, parsley, basil, or rosemary.

Storage:

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.

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