Description
Baked Lemon Herb Salmon Packets are a delightful and effortless way to enjoy a flavorful, healthy meal. These individual foil packets infuse fresh salmon with zesty lemon and aromatic herbs, creating a tender dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The best part? They cook in their own juices, ensuring every bite is moist and delicious. Serve with your favorite sides for an impressive dining experience that will leave everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 lemons (zest and juice)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Tear off four large sheets of aluminum foil.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, dill, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place each salmon fillet in the center of a foil sheet. Drizzle marinade over each fillet and add lemon slices on top.
- Fold the foil around the salmon tightly to create sealed packets.
- Bake on a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Carefully unwrap packets (beware of steam) and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg