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
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
Instructions
- Preheat 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.
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.
Lisa Marston says
Hi - it looks delicious. What do you do with the garlic - mix it with the butter first or just add on top with the butter and lemon? Thanks Lisa
Aimee Shugarman says
Making this for dinner tonight!!! Sounds amazing.
Anna says
I hope you love it, Aimee!
Jen says
I really impressed my family with this dinner! The salmon came out perfect and clean up was a snap. Definitely adding this to my regular dinner rotation and will just swap out different veggies each time. Thanks!
Anna says
Thank you so much, Jen!
Katie says
Looks delicious! Can't wait to try this with the family.
Anna says
I hope you love it, Katie!