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Salmon Foil Packets

Salmon Foil Packets

The ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights, Salmon Foil Packets are packed with flavor and nutrients. Easy to prepare and clean up, they combine the rich taste of salmon with fresh herbs and lemon. Perfect for a quick dinner that the whole family will love!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 fillets Salmon
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 4 slices Lemon
  • 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic divided
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter thinly sliced into four pieces
  • Parsley and Dill for garnish

Equipment

  • Chef's Knife
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Prepare sheets of aluminum foil, one for each piece of salmon.
  3. Arrange the salmon fillets on the foil.
  4. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  5. Place a couple of lemon slices on top of each piece of fish.
  6. Top each piece with a few pieces of butter.
  7. Bring the sides of the foil together to make packets.
  8. Cook the packets in the oven for 18 to 20 minutes.
  9. Once done, remove from the oven and baking sheet.
  10. Serve with your favorite side dishes.

Notes

Any veggies that cook fairly quickly will work here: broccoli, asparagus, thinly sliced potatoes, green beans, etc. If you don’t want them steamed in a packet, roast them on a baking sheet on the second rack in your oven. Store leftovers in the fridge, for up to 3 days.