Description
A delightful dish that combines fresh flavors with a simple cooking method, featuring tender and flaky salmon infused with zesty lemon and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 fresh lemons, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Aluminum foil, for wrapping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut four large pieces of aluminum foil, about 12 inches long.
- Place a salmon fillet in the center of each foil piece. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
- Top each fillet with 2-3 slices of lemon.
- Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon and seal the packets tightly.
- Place the packets on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Carefully open the packets and serve the salmon warm.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- To reheat, place in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
- For freezing, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then foil; use within 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, foil packets, lemon, herbs, easy recipe, healthy dinner