Baked Salmon in a Foil Packet

Name: Baked Salmon in a Foil Packet
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: olive oil; 2 medium onions, halved and sliced; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 lemons, sliced; 5 pods whole star anise pods; 0.33333334326744 cup water; aluminum foil; 1 (1 1/2-pound) salmon fillet

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Baking salmon in a foil packet is a very healthy way of preparing fish because you don't need to use any fat for the baking process. I season the salmon with a mix of marjoram, lemon, and star anise, but you could use the same method with different herbs and spices.

Recipe by Natasha Titanova

Updated on December 28, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

55 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

olive oil
2 medium onions, halved and sliced
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 lemons, sliced
5 pods whole star anise pods
⅓ cup water
aluminum foil
1 (1 1/2-pound) salmon fillet

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook onions until soft and browned, about 10 minutes. Season with marjoram and a little salt. Remove from heat.
Place lemon slices in a single layer in a clean skillet over high heat and cook until lightly browned on both sides, about 3 minutes. Add star anise and water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
Cover a baking pan large enough to hold the salmon with sheets of aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on all sides. Lay onions in a single layer on the bottom; place salmon fillet on top, skin-side down. Rub fillet with salt and pepper. Cover with lemon slices and star anise. Fold up the edges of the foil over the salmon to create a packet, making sure to seal the edges well.
Bake in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven, open foil carefully, and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

328	Calories
19g	Fat
12g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 328
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 4g	19%
Cholesterol 83mg	28%
Sodium 123mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 30g
Vitamin C 51mg	254%
Calcium 77mg	6%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 682mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.