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salmon in foil with roasted veggies
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oven baked salmon in foil

Make juicy and flavorful oven-baked salmon in foil! This easy recipe works for coho or silver salmon and bakes perfectly at 400°F.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets 6-8 ounces each, skin-on or skin-off
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1/2 tbsp black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 1 tbsp dried dill or thyme
Optional (Asian style):
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
Optional (Mediterranean style):
  • ¼ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 10 pitted Kalamata olives
  • 1 tbsp capers

Equipment

  • 1 Oven
  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Aluminum foil
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Measuring spoons
  • 1 Small bowl for seasoning mix
  • 1 Tongs
  • 1 Paper towels
  • 1 Cooking spray or brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Remove pin bones if necessary.
  3. Cut foil into 12-inch squares and lightly oil them.
  4. Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the foil.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, garlic, and herbs. Drizzle with olive oil.
  6. Top with lemon slices and optional ingredients for extra flavor.
    Salmon in Foil with lemon slices
  7. Seal the foil packets tightly, leaving a small air pocket inside.
  8. Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
  9. For crispy skin, open the foil and broil for 2-3 minutes.
  10. Let salmon rest for 5 minutes before serving.