Description
This Honey Lemon Garlic Salmon baked in foil is a healthy, flavorful meal that’s quick to prepare and easy to clean up. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe features salmon infused with a bright honey, lemon, and garlic sauce, ensuring moist and tender fish every time. It’s a versatile dish that pairs well with various sides and is suitable for healthy meal prep or a casual dinner party.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400 F (200 C). While it’s heating, tear off four pieces of aluminum foil, each about 12×12 inches. Arrange these foil squares on a large baking sheet.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dried dill, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This is your flavorful sauce that will infuse into the salmon as it bakes.
3. Place one salmon fillet onto the center of each foil square. If your salmon has skin, you can place it skin-side down. Evenly spoon the prepared honey lemon garlic sauce over the top of each salmon fillet, making sure to coat them thoroughly.
4. For an extra burst of lemon flavor and a beautiful presentation, place a few thin lemon slices directly on top of each salmon fillet.
5. Carefully bring the long edges of the foil together over the salmon and fold them down several times to create a tight seal. Then, fold in the shorter ends of the foil to completely enclose each fillet, forming a sealed packet. Ensure there are no gaps for steam to escape.
6. Transfer the baking sheet with the foil packets to your preheated oven. Bake for 15-18 minutes. The salmon is done when it easily flakes with a fork.
7. Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Let the packets rest for 2-3 minutes before opening them (be cautious of the hot steam!). Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately straight from the foil, or transfer to plates.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
Keywords: salmon, honey, lemon, garlic, foil, baked, healthy, quick, easy, weeknight
