Easy Baked Salmon in Foil: A Zesty, Healthy 40-Minute Dinner
Baked Salmon in Foil: A Delicious Dinner Idea
Baked salmon is a delicious, healthy option for any night of the week. Imagine a tender fillet, seasoned with lemon and brown sugar, wrapped tight in foil and bursting with flavor when you open that packet.
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Why You’ll Love This Baked Salmon Recipe
This easy salmon recipe is perfect for busy nights, meal prep, or a weekend dinner party. It’s:
- Quick: Ready in just 40 minutes.
- Flavorful: Bright lemon, savory herbs, and a hint of brown sugar.
- Healthy: High in protein and omega-3s.
Baked Salmon Ingredients
- 1 (2-pound) salmon fillet, skin on
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4–6 lemon slices
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Step-by-Step Baked Salmon Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lay out a large sheet of aluminum foil on a baking sheet.
- Season: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, brown sugar, dried dill, dried thyme, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Packet: Place the salmon fillet, skin-side down, on the foil. Pour the olive oil mixture over the top and arrange lemon slices across the fish.
- Seal & Bake: Fold the foil sides over the fish and seal tightly to create a packet. Bake for 20 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Carefully open the foil—watch the steam! Transfer salmon to plates, garnish with fresh parsley, and drizzle any pan juices on top.
Tips & Variations
- Spicy Twist: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a kick.
- Herb Swap: Try fresh dill or tarragon instead of dried herbs.
- Foil Hacks: Double-wrap for easy cleanup and leak-proof baking.
Nutrition Facts
429 kcal |
6 g carbs |
42 g protein |
26 g fat |
1 g fiber |
2 g sugar |
131 mg sodium
Recipe Details
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Servings: 6 servings
Category: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ratings: 4.5 stars (57 reviews)
Enjoy your flavorful baked salmon straight from the oven!
Baked Salmon in Foil
This baked salmon in foil is made with a large fillet of salmon seasoned with herbs, lemon, and brown sugar, wrapped in a foil packet, then baked.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lay out a large sheet of aluminum foil on a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, brown sugar, dried dill, dried thyme, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillet, skin-side down, on the foil. Pour the olive oil mixture over the top and arrange lemon slices across the fish.
- Fold the foil sides over the fish and seal tightly to create a packet. Bake for 20 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Carefully open the foil—watch the steam! Transfer salmon to plates, garnish with fresh parsley, and drizzle any pan juices on top.
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