When it comes to cooking salmon, there are endless possibilities. But for a quick and easy meal, one of the best ways to prepare salmon is in foil. This method keeps the salmon moist and flavorful, while allowing the natural flavors of the fish to shine through. Plus, it's a great way to cook salmon for a crowd, as you can easily adjust the recipe to fit your needs.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
GRILLED SALMON IN FOIL
How to make Grilled Salmon in Foil. Easy step-by-step for PERFECT, flaky salmon every time. Tips for how to know when salmon is finished and flavor ideas!
Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated
Categories Main Course
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Remove the salmon from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium (about 375 degrees F). Line a rimmed baking sheet (large enough to hold your piece of salmon) with a large piece of aluminum foil. If you prefer your food not to touch the foil directly, lay a piece of parchment paper on top (be sure none of it pokes out when the packet is sealed).
- Lightly coat the foil with baking spray. Then, arrange a few sprigs of dill down the middle. Cut the lemons into thin slices and arrange half of the slices down the middle with the dill. Place the salmon on top.
- Drizzle the salmon with the melted butter. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Scatter the garlic over the top, then lay a few more springs of dill and the remaining lemon slices on top of the salmon. Chop a tablespoon or so of the remaining dill and reserve for serving.
- Fold the sides of the aluminum foil up and over the top of the salmon until it is completely enclosed. If your piece of foil is not large enough, place a second piece on top and fold the edges under so that it forms a sealed packet. Leave a little room inside the foil for air to circulate.
- Carefully slide the wrapped salmon onto the grill. Close the grill and grill the salmon for 14-18 minutes, until the salmon is almost completely cooked through at the thickest part. The cooking time will vary based on the thickness of your salmon side. If your piece is thinner (around 1-inch thick) check several minutes early to ensure your salmon does not overcook. If your piece is very thick (1 1/2 inches or more), it may need longer.
- Open the grill, and carefully open the foil so that the top of the fish is completely uncovered (be careful of hot steam). Close the grill, and continue grilling until the fish is cooked through completely, about 3 minutes more. Watch the salmon closely to make sure it doesn't overcook. Remove the salmon from the grill (I like to use the foil to lift it right back on top of the baking sheet). If it still appears a bit underdone, you can wrap the foil back over the top, and let it rest for a few minutes. Do not let it sit too long-salmon can progress from "not done" to "over done" very quickly. As soon as it flakes easily with a fork, it's ready.
- To serve, cut the salmon into portions. Remove the topmost sprigs of dill and discard. Sprinkle with freshly chopped dill and top with an extra squeeze of lemon as desired.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving (6 oz), Calories 301 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g
SALMON GRILLED IN FOIL
Steamed in its own juices, this grilled salmon in foil is incredibly tender. Curry adds a punch of flavor that's perfectly balanced by onion and tomato. -Merideth Berkovich, The Dalles, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place salmon, skin side down, on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18x12 in.). Combine the garlic powder, lemon pepper, curry and salt; sprinkle over salmon. Top with onion and tomatoes. Fold foil over fish and seal tightly., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
GARLIC BUTTER SALMON IN FOIL
This Garlic Butter Salmon in Foil is an ultra-easy and flavourful dinner to make during your busy weeknights. It's ready in less than 30 minutes and is delicious with salads and roasted veggies.
Provided by Olivia Ribas
Categories Main Course
Time 23m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375ºF. Line a baking sheet. The piece of foil should be large enough to fold over and seal the fish.
- In a small bowl, add lemon juice, garlic, and melted butter or melted ghee. Whisk everything together.
- Place the salmon on the prepared baking sheet. Pour the butter mixture over the salmon.
- Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon. Make sure it is well sealed so that the sauce does not leak. Place the pan into the oven, and bake until cooked, about 12-16 minutes. The cooking time depends on the thickness of the fillet.*
- Open the foil, and broil the fish for 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the fish!
- Remove from the oven. Using a spoon, pour some of the butter sauce left in the foil onto the salmon before serving. Then, garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /4, Calories 250 kcal, Carbohydrate 0.5 g, Protein 29.6 g, Fat 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 201 mg, Fiber 0.1 g, Sugar 0.1 g
ASIAN SALMON IN FOIL
The best and easiest way to make salmon in foil - and you won't believe how much flavor is packed right in!
Provided by Chungah Rhee
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, Sriracha and pepper, to taste. Place salmon onto the prepared baking sheet and fold up all 4 sides of the foil. Spoon the honey mixture over the salmon. Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon, covering completely and sealing the packet closed. Place into oven and bake until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.* Open the packet and broil for 2-3 minutes, or until caramelized and slightly charred. Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
SALMON FOIL PACKETS
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.
Provided by Anna
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 657 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
HONEY GARLIC BUTTER SALMON IN FOIL
Honey Garlic Butter Salmon In Foil in under 20 minutes, then broiled (or grilled) for that extra golden, crispy and caramelised finish! So simple and only 4 main ingredients, with minimal clean up!
Provided by Karina
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Position a rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat oven to 375°F | 190°C. Line a baking tray / sheet with a large piece of foil, big enough to fold over and seal to create a packet (or 2 long pieces of foil over lapping each other lengthways to create your salmon packet, depending on the width of you fillet).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low-medium heat. Add the honey, garlic and lemon, and whisk until the honey has melted through the butter and the mixture is well combined.
- Place the salmon onto lined baking tray | sheet. Pour the butter/honey mixture over the salmon, and using a pastry brush or spoon, spread evenly over the salmon. Sprinkle with a good amount of salt (about 2 teaspoons) and cracked pepper. Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon to cover and completely seal the packet closed so the butter does not leak.
- Bake until cooked through (about 15-18 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fish and your preference of doneness). Open the foil, being careful of any escaping steam, and grill / broil under the grill / broiler for 2-3 minutes on medium heat to caramelise the top. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with lemon slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 118 mg, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BAKED SALMON IN FOIL
Delicious Baked Salmon In Foil recipe that is moist, flavorful and ready in under 30 minutes! Just 5 minutes to prep and clean up is a breeze with this easy salmon recipe! The simple foil packets lock in all the flavor and moisture - so good!
Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout
Categories Dinner Entree Main Course Main Dish
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place each salmon filet on a large sheet (large enough to enclose each salmon) of heavy-duty aluminum foil to bring to room temperature before baking.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, melted butter, lemon juice, dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and dried thyme. Whisk together until completely combined.
- Pour the liquid mixture evenly over both salmon filets and top with lemon slices. Fold the edges of the aluminum foil to enclose each piece of salmon. If you need to, use another foil to wrap the salmon.
- Place the salmon on a sheet pan before baking in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until the salmon is 145°F at its thickest part. (Salmon that is thicker or larger will take longer to cook.) 145°F is for well done salmon. For medium to medium-rare salmon, you would want between 125˚F and 135˚F.
- Remove from heat and let rest for five minutes.
- Garnish with fresh minced parsley, optional, and then plate and serve.
GRILLED SALMON IN A FOIL PACK
This simple salmon foil pack will inspire you to grill all year round. Instead of four smaller fillets, we cook a big piece and split it up. The lemon, onion, garlic and butter come together to make the perfect sauce.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
- Toss the onion, lemon and garlic with a generous pinch each of salt and pepper. Spread the mixture in the center of a 24-inch-long piece of heavy-duty foil. Put the salmon on top of the onion mixture, drizzle with the butter and sprinkle with the Italian seasoning and a generous amount of salt and pepper. Bring the 2 long sides of foil together and fold over twice to seal. Bring the ends of the foil in and crimp to seal, leaving a bit of room for steam to circulate inside.
- Place the packet on the grill and cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Careful of the steam, open the packet and check the salmon. It should be mostly opaque with a slightly rosy center. Transfer the package to a cutting board and set aside for about 5 minutes.
- Cut the salmon into 4 equal pieces and transfer to 4 plates. Evenly spoon the onions, lemons and collected juices over the salmon.
BAKED SALMON IN FOIL
A delicious recipe for salmon in foil - I bought a really large piece of wild salmon and made this when we had guests. Very little prep and the fish came out wonderfully.
Provided by barbara
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Baked Salmon Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Combine 1/2 cup olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, brown sugar, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Place a large piece of aluminum foil on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Place salmon in the middle of the foil, skin-side down. Drizzle with olive oil mixture. Fold up the edges of the foil over the salmon to create a packet, making sure to seal the edges.
- Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes. If your salmon fillet is very thick, it can take longer. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 96.2 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 41.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 130.9 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
SALMON BAKED IN FOIL
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
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
Tips:
- Choose the right salmon: Select fresh, wild-caught salmon fillets or steaks with bright pink flesh and no fishy odor.
- Prepare the salmon: Remove the skin and pin bones from the salmon fillets. If using salmon steaks, score the skin to prevent curling.
- Season the salmon: Drizzle the salmon with olive oil, salt, and pepper. You can also add other seasonings like lemon zest, dill, or garlic powder.
- Wrap the salmon in foil: Place the seasoned salmon in the center of a large sheet of foil. Fold up the sides of the foil to create a sealed packet.
- Bake the salmon: Place the foil packet on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through. Check for doneness by inserting a fork into the thickest part of the salmon - it should flake easily.
Conclusion:
Salmon in foil is a simple yet delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. This cooking method is perfect for busy individuals or those who want a hassle-free meal. With a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation, you can create a flavorful and nutritious dish that the whole family will love. Experiment with different seasonings and vegetables to find your favorite combinations, and enjoy a delicious and convenient salmon meal anytime.
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