Foil Packet Salmon Recipe: This No-Cleanup Recipe Will Be Your New Favorite Seafood Dinner

Deliciously seasoned, healthy salmon that’s ready in 25 minutes with no cleanup? Yes, please!

Serve this easy salmon recipe with vegetables, rice or a salad for a complete, well-rounded meal. This healthy recipe is perfect for busy nights, busy people and those of us who just don’t want to spend all night in the kitchen.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds salmon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 lemon, zested and cut into slices
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill (or to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or your favorite fresh herbs)

Here’s how to make it:

  1. Set the oven temperature to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, dill, salt and pepper.
  3. Place salmon on top of the foil on the baking sheet. Fold up all four sides of the foil. Drizzle butter mixture over salmon, lay lemon slices on top (if desired) and seal the foil closed.
  4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes and remove from oven. Salmon is fully cooked when it flakes easily with a fork. Garnish with dill, if desired. Serve immediately.

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Baking Sheets $8 & Up
Aluminum Foil $3 & Up
Dried Dill $4 & Up

Comments (3)

Elisa Schmitz
Salmon is one of our alltime favorites. I love how simple and delicious this recipe is!
Tribe
fish in foil packets make cleanup easier and less smelly, too...
Cassiday
Salmon in lemon and dill is the original and best way to go!
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