Baked Salmon in Foil

Name: Baked Salmon in Foil
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup olive oil; 2 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or more to taste; 5 cloves cloves garlic, minced or pressed through a garlic press; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; aluminum foil; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 (3 pound) salmon fillet; ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 lemon, sliced

Rating: 4.48 stars

31 Ratings
22 Reviews
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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.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

20 mins

total:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

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Step 2

Combine 1/2 cup olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, brown sugar, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Step 3

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.
Step 4

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

Per Serving:

429 calories; protein 41.5g; carbohydrates 6.1g; fat 26.4g; cholesterol 96.2mg; sodium 130.9mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (22)

Most helpful positive review

Pinai Cook

01/30/2019

The salmon was 2.5 lbs and the amount of liquid was just right. It took me 40 minutes to bake and make sure the center was cooked. I marinated it overnight did not wrap in foil but covered the dish with foil. It came out so delicious everyone loved it. I did not have fresh parsley but the dried parsley worked just fine. Will bake again. Read More

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Terri Smith

09/16/2019

Didn't think it had alot of flavor.... Didn't get a single "WOW" from anyone as far as being tasty or anything..... Pretty dissapointing..... Read More

31 Ratings

5 star values: 20
4 star values: 8
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 0

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Pinai Cook

01/29/2019

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Lisa M. Unterholzner

04/14/2019

My dad loves salmon so i thought i would try this version in the foil pack since sometimes when i cook right in the oven it seems dry this came out wonderful very tender and flavorful. I didnt have oregano so i left out i did add parsely flakes on top before i cooked. Read More

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Tony L.

07/30/2018

Not at the top of the search results, but I'm glad I had the patience to continue looking. This recipe is a gem, and as said, simple to make. Everyone at home loved it. The only thing I did different was to add some sliced onions on top of the fillet before sealing the foil. But I'm sure it would have also turned great without it. Read More

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Lori Howard

11/09/2018

Awesome. I added red pepper flakes and about 1.5 tablespoons of honey. Then topped with capers, cuz I love capers and salmon together. Plus used Himalayan pink salt instead of regular and ground peppercorn medley for added flavor. Super tasty. Made a giant 4 lbs slab and divided into 1 oz portions for lunches, baggied and froze. Reheats at work super easy. Read More

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MS. A

08/26/2018

Didn't have any lemon juice, used a little lemon zest. Husband loved it. Great, simple recipe. Read More

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Lisabeth

06/08/2020

Made exactly as written, just skipped the parsley. It was easy and delicious! Read More

Sara Kohler

10/04/2018

This was delicious. I was looking for a recipe with flavor and this delivered. Next time I might increase the brown sugar from 1 tablespoon to 1.5 just so that it's evenly spread across the whole filet. Read More

Maureen Ferrara

12/07/2018

Hubby and son enjoyed it. I cut down the cooking time since I had a few smaller fillets I was using. They both said the would like it again. Read More

whatismommamakintonight

03/24/2019

Made it a first time; Didn't have enough fresh garlic so also added garlic powder. Read More

Terri Smith

09/16/2019

Didn't think it had alot of flavor.... Didn't get a single "WOW" from anyone as far as being tasty or anything..... Pretty dissapointing..... Read More

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Baked Salmon in Foil

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 429.1

% Daily Value *

protein: 83 %

carbohydrates: 2 %

dietary fiber: 5 %

sugars:

fat: 41 %

saturated fat: 22 %

cholesterol: 32 %

vitamin a iu: 9 %

niacin equivalents: 167 %

vitamin b6: 66 %

vitamin c: 40 %

folate: 8 %

calcium: 11 %

iron: 11 %

magnesium: 23 %

potassium: 23 %

sodium: 5 %

thiamin: 15 %

calories from fat:

*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.