Salmon Foil Packets

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These Salmon Foil Packets are quick and easy to make! The perfect way to make juicy and flavorful salmon baked in foil packets, in the oven, in just 20 minutes.

Serve it with pasta or rice, alongside steamed broccoli or roasted asparagus.

If you are a beginner cook or need something quick and easy, with minimal prep and mess to clean up afterward, these Salmon Foil Packets are for you! This simple technique is great for any cut of the fish, even the inexpensive ones. It’s an easy way to cook salmon, especially if want to make a delicious and impressive meal. You can cook it in the oven or on the grill.

Ingredients:

• salmon: any cut or size
• lemon: fresh, sliced thin
• garlic: fresh minced or grated
• butter: I used unsalted
• salt and pepper

How to bake salmon in foil packets?

• Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Prepare sheets of aluminum foil, one per piece of salmon.
• Arrange salmon on foil. Season with salt and peppers.
• Place lemon slices and butter on top of each piece of fish.
• Bring the sides of foil together to make packets.
• Cook for 18 to 20 minutes in the oven.
• Once done, remove from the oven and baking sheet. Wait a few minutes until the packets are cooler and safer to handle.
• Serve with veggies, rice or pasta.

Why should I cook salmon in packets?

It’s not only a mess-free way to cook this fish, but also prevents it from drying out. The salmon fillets are juicy since they are steamed in the packets (along with the seasoning).

What vegetables can I add to these packets?

Any veggies that cook fairly quickly will work here: broccoli, asparagus, thinly sliced potatoes, green beans, etc. If you don’t want them steamed in a packet, roast them on a baking sheet on the second rack in your oven.

Storing leftovers:

Any leftovers should be stored in a container with lid, in the fridge for no longer than 3 days.

More easy seafood recipes:

• Greek Salmon Salad
• Garlic Parmesan Crusted Salmon
• Salmon Patties (perfect with this leftover salmon)
• Air Fryer Shrimp
• Shrimp Scampi

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Salmon Foil Packets

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

These Salmon Foil Packets are quick and easy to make! The perfect way to make juicy and flavorful salmon baked in foil packets, in the oven, in just 20 minutes.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: salmon foil packets

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 295 kcal

Author: Anna

Ingredients

• 2 salmon fillets
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 slices of lemon
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic divided
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter thinly sliced into four pieces
• parsley and dill for garnish

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Prepare sheets of aluminum foil, one per piece of salmon.
3. Arrange salmon on foil. Season with salt and peppers.
4. Place lemon slices and butter on top of each piece of fish.
5. Bring the sides of foil together to make packets.
6. Cook for 18 to 20 minutes in the oven.
7. Once done, remove from the oven and baking sheet. Wait a few minutes until the packets are cooler and safer to handle.
8. Serve with veggies, rice or pasta.

Recipe Notes

• Any veggies that cook fairly quickly will work here: broccoli, asparagus, thinly sliced potatoes, green beans, etc. If you don’t want them steamed in a packet, roast them on a baking sheet on the second rack in your oven.
• Store leftovers in the fridge, for up to 3 days.
• Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

Nutrition Facts

Salmon Foil Packets

Amount Per Serving

Calories 295 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Cholesterol 109mg36%

Sodium 657mg29%

Potassium 833mg24%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 34g68%

Vitamin A 243IU5%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 20mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.