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Fresh baked salmon with garlic, herbs, and lemon slices garnished with basil and dill.

Baked Salmon In Foil

Amanda BC
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 270 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds fresh boneless salmon skin-on or off, based on preference
  • 5 sprigs fresh dill or parsley
  • 2 small lemons one sliced, one for juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • Additional chopped fresh herbs like basil or green onion for optional garnish

Instructions
 

  • Take the salmon out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 375°F. Grab a large baking dish or rimmed baking sheet and line it with a generous piece of aluminum foil.
    Aluminum foil-wrapped baking tray prepared for baking or roasting.
  • Lightly coat the foil with nonstick cooking spray. Add the fresh dill or parsley sprigs in the center. Arrange half of the sliced lemon over the top of the herbs.
    Lemon slices with fresh dill on aluminum foil for baking or cooking.
  • Place your salmon right on top of the lemon and herb bed. Drizzle it with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Gently rub the seasonings in, then sprinkle the minced garlic evenly over the salmon. Top with the remaining lemon slices and a few more herb sprigs.
    Fresh salmon fillet topped with lemon slices, dill, and mustard seeds on crinkled parchment paper, ready for cooking or serving.
  • Squeeze the juice of the second lemon over the salmon. Bring the foil up and over the salmon, folding the edges to create a seal. Leave a bit of space inside so the heat can circulate and steam the salmon.
    Shiny aluminum foil wrapping on a baking sheet, ready for baking or roasting.
  • Slide the salmon into the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes. If your salmon is on the thinner side, start checking for doneness around the 15-minute mark to avoid overcooking.
  • Once the salmon is nearly done, carefully open the foil. Switch your oven to broil and cook the salmon for an additional 3 minutes to develop a golden color. Watch closely as the salmon can quickly burn.
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  • Take the salmon out of the oven. It should flake easily with a fork when ready. To serve, cut into portions and sprinkle with additional fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 31gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 456mgFiber: 1g
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