Salmon and Veggie Foil Packet Dinner
Salmon and Veggie Foil Packet Dinner pairs a tender, flaky fillet with thinly sliced sweet potato, zucchini, and yellow squash for a balanced mix of richness and gentle sweetness. Mesquite-style seasoning adds a subtle smokiness, while lemon brightens each bite. It’s great for a weeknight Dinner or quick outdoor cookout when you want minimal cleanup and fresh, vibrant flavors.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves1
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Salmon and Veggie Foil Packet Dinner, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 61 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 85
- Metabolic
- 62
- Digestive
- 47
- Inflammatory
- 69
- Performance
- 69
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Place 2 large squares of foil, nonstick side up, stacked with one on top of the other. Arrange sweet potato, zucchini, and squash in the center of the top sheet, seasoning each layer with mesquite seasoning. Set the salmon fillet on top. Fold the foil over and seal the packet tightly.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the vegetables are tender and the fish flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.
- Calories 552.51 kcal High 28%
- Protein 39.94 g Good Source 80%
- Carbohydrate 84.1 g 31%
- Total Fat 7.51 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.37 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 76.59 mg High 26%
- Sodium 345.16 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 19.01 g Good Source 68%
- Total Sugars 35.96 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 199.84 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 3.64 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 2018.64 mg Good Source 43%
- Vitamin A 1677.46 mcg Good Source 186%
- Vitamin C 120.97 mg Good Source 134%
- 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 🐟
About This Recipe
Salmon and Veggie Foil Packet Dinner is made with 6 ingredients and serves 1. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barbecue Seasoning, Lemon, Salmon, and Squash. Each serving provides about 552.51 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Salmon and Veggie Foil Packet Dinner made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Seasoning, Lemon, Salmon, Squash, Sweet Potato. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Salmon and Veggie Foil Packet Dinner?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 552.51 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Salmon and Veggie Foil Packet Dinner easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Salmon and Veggie Foil Packet Dinner healthy?
- Salmon and Veggie Foil Packet Dinner has an easyChef Pro health score of 64/100. Per serving, it provides 552.51 calories and 39.94 g of protein, or 80% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 345.16 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.37 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Fish, 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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