Bacon and tomato salmon packets are a delicious and convenient way to cook salmon. This cooking method is perfect for busy weeknights or when you're camping or tailgating. The salmon is cooked in a foil packet with bacon, tomatoes, and your favorite seasonings. The result is a moist and flavorful salmon that is sure to please everyone at the table.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
BACON-WRAPPED SALMON
A delicious use of some of my favorite things - bacon and salmon! The salmon stays really moist from the bacon, and the skin helps protect the bottom from cooking prematurely.
Provided by Emily Compson Trenbeath
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet liberally with olive oil.
- Place the salmon fillets onto the baking sheet skin-side-down. Sprinkle the fillets with garlic powder, dill, salt, and pepper. Lay the bacon strips over the fillets to cover completely. Do not overlap the bacon strips.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the salmon is no longer translucent in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. Turn the oven on to broil and cook until the bacon has crisped, 1 to 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.2 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 97.3 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 486.5 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
GRILLED SALMON, BACON & FETA PACKETS
A recipe from Rachael Ray from chef#464080. This looks really yummy. But since I don't like feta, I would try with another cheese.
Provided by Boomette
Categories Pork
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to high. Cut four 8-by-12-inch sheets of heavy-duty foil. Place each salmon fillet skin side down on a sheet; top each with 2 tablespoons ranch dressing, 1 tablespoon bacon and 1 tablespoon feta; season with pepper.
- Fold up the sides of the foil, leaving the top exposed. Place on the grill, cover and cook until almost opaque in the thickest part, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Serve topped with the tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.2, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 99.7, Sodium 612.1, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.7, Protein 37.4
EASY SALMON PACKETS
"What a delicious way to get omega-3 fatty acids. We enjoy this over pasta for a heart-healthy midweek meal." Rochelle Geyer - Hannibal, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place each fillet on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Top with mushrooms, tomato, garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Fold foil around salmon and seal tightly. Place on a baking sheet., Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Open foil carefully; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 539mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
BROILED SALMON WITH ONION, TOMATO AND LEMON
Provided by Dianne Jefferies
Categories Onion Tomato Broil Low Carb Quick & Easy Low/No Sugar Lemon Salmon Fall Bon Appétit Washington
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy small saucepan over low heat. Add parsley, garlic and lemon juice and simmer 2 minutes.
- Preheat broiler. Place salmon on large piece of heavy-duty foil; season with salt and pepper. Brush salmon with half of butter mixture. Arrange onion, tomato and lemon slices over. Drizzle remaining butter mixture over. Fold foil over salmon and crimp edges tightly to seal. Place salmon package in broiler pan. Broil 5 inches from heat source until salmon is just cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Tips:
- When choosing salmon fillets, look for pieces that are about 6 ounces each and have a thickness of about 1 inch.
- If you don't have parchment paper, you can use aluminum foil instead. Just be sure to grease the foil lightly with cooking spray to prevent the salmon from sticking.
- For a crispier salmon fillet, cook the packets for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- If you want to add more vegetables to the packets, try adding some chopped broccoli, zucchini, or bell pepper.
- Serve the salmon packets with rice, potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
Bacon and tomato salmon packets are a quick and easy way to cook salmon. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual get-together. The salmon is cooked in a flavorful broth of bacon, tomatoes, and herbs, and it comes out moist and flaky. The bacon and tomatoes add a delicious smoky and tangy flavor to the salmon, and the herbs add a touch of freshness. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
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