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    Baked Salmon in Foil

    Published: Feb 11, 2018 · Modified: Jul 19, 2022 by Jessica Fisher

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    Baked Salmon in Foil comes together in minutes, tastes delicious, and reheats well, making it a practically perfect way to add more fish to your diet.

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    Lately I’ve been on a salmon kick. It’s a good source of protein, for sure, but recently I read that it can make your skin beautiful, so I am all in!

    In summertime, it’s easy for me to throw a few pieces on the grill, but now that it’s a little colder outside, I don’t want to leave my cozy cocoon. Not even for beautiful skin.

    So, I’ve taken to baking it. In the oven. Nestled in a bed of veggies and blanketed in lemon slices. Salmon dinner is pretty much one of the easiest and best dinners I know how to make.

    How do you make baked salmon in foil?

    1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Lay a large sheet of heavy duty aluminum on a baking sheet.
    2. Lay the salmon fillet on the aluminum foil. Lay the brocolette or asparagus spears on either side of the fish.
    3. Drizzle the fish and asparagus with the olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and other seasonings. Layer the lemon slices over all.
    4. Fold the sides of the foil into a tight packet around the fish and asparagus. Bake for 20 minutes or until the fish is cooked and pulls apart easily. Alternatively, you can cook the salmon in foil on a hot grill until cooked.

    How long do you bake salmon in foil?

    You can make it, too. Preheat the oven to 425. Place a a large piece of heavy duty aluminum foil on a baking sheet. Layer your fish and veggies — I use asparagus or broccolette — on the foil. Drizzle with olive oil. Douse with seasonings. Cover with lemon slices. Wrap the foil into a tight packed and then bake for 20 minutes or until the fish is cooked and pulls apart easily.

    This is so easy to do! And it makes for a delicious, protein-packed meal!

    Can I use frozen salmon for this salmon in foil recipe?

    Yes you can! That is how I make this a good cheap eat. It’s one of the things I always keep in my freezer!

    Just be sure to thaw the fish before you bake it. 

    What do I serve with a salmon dinner?

    The beauty of this recipe is that the vegetables are baked in the foil alongside the salmon. But you could also serve with this salmon in foil recipe a simple rice pilaf. Be sure to serve sides of remoulade or up the protein with Greek Yogurt Tartar Sauce.

    I love to serve this for a non-traditional Easter dinner menu.

    Salmon on tinfoil topped with lemon slices and broccolini

    How to make this salmon dinner good and cheap:

    Here are some of the strategies you can use to make this recipe more economical:

    • Stock up on ingredients when they are on sale. For instance, when I see a great price on salmon, I snatch it up and plan my meals around it. Or fill the freezer so that I have it when I want it. It’s a great way to stock your freezer and save some money. Lent begins next week, so we should be seeing some sales on fish. You can use this recipe for any kind of fish, but I like salmon the best!
    • Compare prices. This year I’m trying my hand at keeping a price book so that I can know a good deal (for sure) when I see it.

    How I make this recipe easy:

    Having the right kitchen tools can really make your time in the kitchen more enjoyable. Over time, I’ve honed my collection so that they are perfect for my needs. Here are the tools that I use for this recipe:

    • half sheet pan
    • a utility knife
    • plastic cutting boards

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    baked Salmon and lemons on foil

    Baked Salmon in Foil

    Baked Salmon in Foil comes together in minutes, tastes delicious, and reheats well, making it a practically perfect way to add more fish to your diet.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 362kcal
    Author: Jessica Fisher

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb whole salmon fillet
    • 1 lb brocolette or asparagus, trimmed
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon dried dill
    • 1 lemon thinly sliced

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Lay a large sheet of heavy duty aluminum on a baking sheet.
    • Lay the salmon fillet on the aluminum foil. Lay the brocolette or asparagus spears on either side of the fish.
    • Drizzle the fish and asparagus with the olive oil. Sprinkle with the seasonings. Layer the lemon slices over all.
    • Wrap the foil into a tight packet around the fish and asparagus. Bake for 20 minutes or until the fish is cooked and pulls apart easily. Alternatively, you can cook the fish packet on a hot grill until cooked.

    Notes

    Feel free to swap out the salmon and broccoli for other fish and vegetables, such as tilapia or cod and green beans or asparagus.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.4g | Protein: 40.8g | Fat: 19.6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 1057mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 1.4g | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. kay

      August 11, 2018 at 5:28 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious. I made it with broccolini, with every item else the same and still-FROZEN salmon fillets that totaled one pound. Instead of 20 minutes I baked for 40 minutes and it turned out wonderfully.

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      • Jessica Fisher

        August 21, 2018 at 4:41 pm

        Thanks for the feedback, Kay. So glad you enjoyed it!

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    2. Susie Eckert

      February 12, 2018 at 4:41 am

      Do you have any tips on reducing the fishy smell left behind? I love salmon, but can’t stand having the smell linger when I cook it inside.

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      • Jessica Fisher

        February 12, 2018 at 7:36 am

        I’ve only had that problem when the fish isn’t the freshest. Fish only smells “fishy” when it’s not quite it’s freshest. :/ You can grill the foil packets if you prefer. That keeps the odors outside.

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        • Sarah

          February 12, 2018 at 9:06 pm

          I live in Alaska and we eat A LOT of salmon. The best way to reduce any fishy smell/taste is to put some kind of citrus on it and let it sit for a couple of minutes. I love baking salmon this way, but I also do it will fresh cilantro, garlic, lemon and a dash of honey.

        • Jessica Fisher

          February 20, 2018 at 8:42 pm

          Thanks for the input!

    3. Alice E

      February 11, 2018 at 3:51 pm

      Looks scrumptious! Any suggestions for other vegetables? Asparagus and Broccolette don’t appear often at out house, I’ve never seen broccolette in the stores hear and good asparagus is generally too expensive for my budget.

      I have baked salmon before, but like the idea of cooking the veg at the same time.

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      • Jessica Fisher

        February 12, 2018 at 7:11 pm

        I only buy asparagus when it goes on sale. I think you could easily use green beans or smaller pieces of broccoli.

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        • Roberta

          February 13, 2018 at 10:21 am

          Snow peas/sugar snap peas (in season, on sale) would probably work, too, don’t you think? I’m thinking basically any veg that one would steam fairly quickly would work.

        • Jessica Fisher

          February 20, 2018 at 8:41 pm

          Yep! That would be great!

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