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Oven Baked Salmon in Foil

Oven Baked Salmon in Foil: Deliciously Easy 20-Minute Meal

Oven Baked Salmon in Foil is a quick, healthy, and mess-free recipe that transforms your dinner experience in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 pieces Salmon fillets Skin-on is preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter Melted
For Flavoring
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest Fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Fresh
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley Chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Baking Sheet
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut a large piece of aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley.
  4. Place the salmon fillets on the prepared foil and pour the garlic-herb sauce generously over them.
  5. Fold the edges of the aluminum foil over the salmon to create a sealed packet.
  6. Bake the foil-wrapped salmon in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes.
  7. After baking, check the internal temperature of the salmon, which should read 145°F (63°C).
  8. Let the salmon rest in the foil for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Don't skimp on seasoning for maximum taste.

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