Foil-Packet Baked Salmon with Lemon and Herbs
Foil-Packet Baked Salmon with Lemon and Herbs features tender, flaky fish infused with bright lemon, warm garlic, and aromatic oregano and thyme. A touch of brown sugar balances the citrus and savory notes, while parsley adds a fresh finish. It’s an elegant yet weeknight-friendly main course perfect for dinner with roasted vegetables or a light salad.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Foil-Packet Baked Salmon with Lemon and Herbs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, brown sugar, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Lay a large sheet of aluminum foil on a baking sheet and brush it with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Set the salmon, skin-side down, in the center of the foil. Drizzle it with the olive oil mixture.
- 4
Fold the foil edges up over the salmon to form a packet, sealing the edges tightly.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices.
- Calories 474.15 kcal High 24%
- Protein 50.89 g Good Source 102%
- Carbohydrate 5.93 g 2%
- Total Fat 27.24 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 4.46 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 122.51 mg High 41%
- Sodium 194.65 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 0.89 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 2.92 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 46.88 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.28 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 881.81 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 46.66 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 14.46 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Foil Packet Baked Salmon with Lemon and Herbs is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Dried Oregano, Dried Thyme, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 474.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Foil-Packet Baked Salmon with Lemon and Herbs made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Dried Oregano, Dried Thyme, Fresh Parsley, Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Foil-Packet Baked Salmon with Lemon and Herbs?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 474.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Foil-Packet Baked Salmon with Lemon and Herbs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Foil-Packet Baked Salmon with Lemon and Herbs healthy?
- Foil-Packet Baked Salmon with Lemon and Herbs has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 474.15 calories and 50.89 g of protein, or 102% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 194.65 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.46 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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