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
- 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
- Protein 50.89 g Good Source
- Carbs 5.93 g Moderate
- Total Fat 27.24 g High
- Saturated Fat 4.46 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 122.51 mg High
- Sodium 194.65 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.89 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.92 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.03 g Low Source
- Calcium 54.01 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.28 mg Low Source
- Potassium 881.81 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 54.23 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 13.54 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Garlic 🧄