Best 8 Salmon And Tomatoes In Foil Recipes

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Salmon and tomatoes are a classic flavor combination that can be enjoyed in many dishes. One of the easiest and most flavorful ways to cook salmon and tomatoes is to bake them together in foil. This method keeps the salmon moist and succulent, while the tomatoes add a tangy sweetness. The foil packet also helps to keep the flavors locked in, resulting in a flavorful and juicy dish. Whether you're a novice cook or an experienced home chef, this simple recipe is a great way to enjoy the delicious flavors of salmon and tomatoes.

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SALMON AND TOMATOES IN FOIL



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Here is a simple recipe for salmon prepared en papillote (a fancy name for "in paper," though like most everyone else these days, you will use aluminum foil). Layer salmon, tomato and basil on lightly oiled foil and wrap it all up - you can even do it a night before cooking. When the time for dinner comes, you can steam, grill, roast or pan-grill the packages - though our testing shows roasting is easiest. You can substitute almost anything comparable for each of the ingredients: salmon can be replaced by any fish steak or fillet, or by boneless, skinless chicken breast. The herb and vegetable can also be varied at will, as long as the vegetable will finish cooking at the same time as the protein: if you were cooking broccoli, for example, you would have to cut it into small pieces; if carrots, you'd have to parboil them.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     brunch, dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 to 2 pounds salmon fillet, cut crosswise (4 pieces)
12 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
Salt and pepper
16 basil leaves

Steps:

  • For each of 4 packages, place one 12-inch-long sheet of aluminum foil on top of another. Smear top sheet with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, and layer a fillet of salmon, 6 tomato halves, salt and pepper, 4 basil leaves and another half tablespoon oil. Seal package by folding foil onto itself and crimping edges tightly. Repeat to make other packages, and refrigerate until ready to cook, no more than 24 hours later.
  • When you are ready to cook, heat oven to 500 degrees. Place packages in a roasting pan. (Or they can be cooked on top of the stove in 2 skillets over medium-high heat.) Cook 5 minutes (for medium-rare) to 8 minutes from the time the mixture starts to sizzle, or roughly 10 to 12 minutes total.
  • Let packages rest a minute, and cut a slit along the top with a knife. Use a knife and fork to open the package. Spoon the salmon, garnish and juices onto a plate, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 306, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 339 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

SALMON BAKED IN FOIL



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Try Giada De Laurentiis' Salmon Baked in Foil recipe from Everyday Italian on Food Network. This foil packet method keeps the fish extra tender and moist.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (5 ounces each) salmon fillets
2 teaspoons olive oil plus 2 tablespoons
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tomatoes, chopped, or 1 (14-ounce) can chopped tomatoes, drained
2 chopped shallots
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle salmon with 2 teaspoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir the tomatoes, shallots, 2 tablespoons of oil, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper in a medium bowl to blend.
  • Place a salmon fillet, oiled side down, atop a sheet of foil. Wrap the ends of the foil to form a spiral shape. Spoon the tomato mixture over the salmon. Fold the sides of the foil over the fish and tomato mixture, covering completely; seal the packets closed. Place the foil packet on a heavy large baking sheet. Repeat until all of the salmon have been individually wrapped in foil and placed on the baking sheet. Bake until the salmon is just cooked through, about 25 minutes. Using a large metal spatula, transfer the foil packets to plates and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calorie, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 78 milligrams, Sodium 213 milligrams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fiber 1.5 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 3 grams

SALMON WITH TOMATOES AND CAPERS IN FOIL



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and chopped
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Six 4-ounce salmon fillets
Prepare a grill for medium heat.

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, parsley, capers, oil, garlic, lemon zest and juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Season the salmon on both sides with salt and pepper. Place each salmon fillet on a sheet of aluminum foil and top with a few tablespoons of the tomato mixture. Fold the foil sheets into packets. (If making this recipe in advance, store the packets on a baking sheet in the refrigerator until time to grill.)
  • Place the packets on the grill and cover. Cook 10 to 12 minutes for medium.

SALMON AND TOMATOES COOKED IN FOIL



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Categories     Tomato     Bake     Salmon

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 to 2 pounds salmon fillet, cut crosswise into 4 pieces
12 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
16 fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Take 2 sheets of aluminum foil, each about 18 inches long, and place one piece on top of the other; repeat with 2 more sheets (you will make 2 packages). Smear the top sheet of each pair with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, then cover with 2 pieces of salmon, 12 tomato halves, some salt and pepper, 8 basil leaves, and another tablespoon of oil. Fold the foil onto itself and crimp the edges as tightly as possible. Repeat the process. (You can refrigerate the packages until you're ready to cook, no more than 6 hours later.) Put a baking pan in the oven and preheat it to 450°F shortly before cooking.
  • Put the packages in the baking pan and bake for about 15 minutes (or about 8 minutes from the time it starts sizzling). Let sit for a couple of minutes before carefully slitting open the package-spoon out (the tomato will have liquefied) and serve.

BROILED SALMON WITH MUSTARD AND LEMON



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In this simple salmon recipe, a quick stint under the broiler transforms smooth Dijon mustard into a savory, caramelized crust, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice adds just the right brightness and tang to the rich, sweet fish. Covering the baking pan with a protective layer of aluminum foil helps with the cleanup, meaning you can cook dinner and wash up in under 30 minutes.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, seafood, main course

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (6- to 8-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets, each about 1-inch thick
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal), plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Position one oven rack 6 inches from the broiler heat source then heat the broiler. Season the salmon fillets all over with ½ teaspoon salt and a couple of grinds of pepper and place them on an aluminum foil-lined sheet pan, skin side down.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the oil and mustard until well mixed. Brush the tops and sides of the salmon with this mustard mixture.
  • Broil until the salmon is opaque with a deep brown crust, about 6 to 8 minutes for medium-rare. (The center of the fillets will be dark pink, if you pierce one with a paring knife and take a look.) If your fillets are thinner, reduce cooking time by 1 to 2 minutes. If you prefer more well-done fish, add 1 or 2 minutes to the cooking time.
  • Squeeze a lemon wedge all over the cooked salmon fillets, then serve salmon with more lemon wedges on the side.

FRESH BASIL AND TOMATO SALMON



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Garden-fresh goodness accents the salmon. Serve with a mixed green salad with a Romano-balsamic vinaigrette.

Provided by atasteofcreole

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
2 large tomatoes, thickly sliced
sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1 (1 pound) fillet salmon, skinned and deboned
½ medium lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil.
  • Drizzle olive oil onto the prepared pan in an area slightly larger than the salmon fillet. Place tomatoes in a layer on the oiled foil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Layer basil over top and place salmon on the basil. Squeeze lemon over salmon and season again with salt and pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 59.4 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

FOIL-BAKED SALMON WITH BASIL PESTO AND TOMATOES



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I had some already made pesto in the fridge, so this was quick and delicious. I can't remember eating more delicious salmon. I doubled the recipe, and it was supposed to be leftovers but there weren't any. Recipe courtesy of Kalyn's Kitchen. Recipe adapted from Mark Bittman's Quick and Easy Recipes from the New York Times.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 30m

Yield 2 salmon filets, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 ounces salmon fillets
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 teaspoons basil pesto
4 -5 medium tomatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450. Place a baking sheet in oven to heat while you prep the salmon.
  • Tear two pieces of foil (big enough to wrap salmon with some overlapping).
  • Place foil pieces one on top of the other.
  • Put about 2 teaspoons olive oil in center of top piece of foil and lay salmon on top of oil.
  • Spread each piece of salmon with about 2 teaspoons basil pesto.
  • Arrange sliced tomatoes over pesto so they cover the top of the salmon.
  • Wrap salmon securely in foil, doubling over the seam and ends several times.
  • Place salmon packet on heated baking sheet and cook 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven after 15 minutes and let sit 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Then open carefully and serve immediately, while salmon and tomatoes are hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.8, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 77.4, Sodium 140.9, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 6.5, Protein 37.4

7-MINUTE SALMON PICCATA



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In just a few minutes, with only a few ingredients, using just one pan, we're making an incredible dish featuring one of the world's best pan sauces. Whether you're an expert cook or just getting started, this is one recipe/technique that you must master-and the good news is, it couldn't be simpler.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Salmon Fillets

Time 12m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (6 ounce) boneless, skinless salmon fillets
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons clarified butter
2 tablespoons drained capers
¼ cup white wine
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon water, or as needed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Season salmon with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Sprinkle flour onto one side of each fillet and pat gently onto the fish.
  • Heat clarified butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon, floured side down, and let sear for 2 ½ minutes. Flip and sear the other side for 2 minutes. Remove to a plate and cover with foil.
  • Add capers to the skillet and press with the back of a fork to gently mash. Pour in wine and lemon juice; add lemon zest. Swirl the pan to combine. Let reduce by half, about 1 minute.
  • Reduce heat to low and add butter; swirl the pan or stir with a spoon or spatula until butter is almost fully melted. Transfer salmon and any accumulated juices from the plate back into the skillet. Allow butter to fully melt while spooning sauce over salmon.
  • Pour in water to thin sauce if needed; continue to spoon sauce over salmon and cook until salmon is fully cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the fillets should read about 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Sprinkle parsley over top.
  • Remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate; spoon pan sauce over salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 162.5 mg, Fat 42.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 34.7 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 361.1 mg

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, firm salmon fillets with no signs of spoilage.
  • Season the salmon with salt and pepper, or your favorite herbs and spices, before cooking.
  • Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor.
  • Add other vegetables to the foil packet, such as bell peppers, onions, or zucchini.
  • Seal the foil packet tightly to prevent the juices from escaping.
  • Bake the salmon and tomatoes in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the tomatoes are softened.
  • Serve the salmon and tomatoes immediately, with lemon wedges and your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Baked salmon and tomatoes in foil is a healthy and delicious meal that is easy to prepare. It is a great option for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch. The salmon is cooked to perfection in the foil packet, and the tomatoes are roasted until they are sweet and juicy. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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