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    Home » Recipes » Quick Dinners

    Published: Mar 6, 2018 · Modified: Oct 13, 2023 by Jennifer Banz· 8 Comments

    Baked Salmon in Foil

    Servings: 4
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    Cals: 250
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    Time: 20 minutes mins
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    Salmon baked in foil so there is no mess! Simple flavors that pack a big punch and ready in under 20 minutes!

    a salmon filet baked in foil

    This Baked Salmon in Foil has quickly moved up as one of my favorite meals.  It is crazy easy, and packed with so much flavor...all from a few ingredients!

    I really should make salmon more often but I have been scared because in the past few years I have shown an allergy to finned fish.  Salmon seems to be just fine for me so I am eating it with no hesitations anymore!

    The seasoning I used on this baked salmon in foil are so simple and probably all things you already have in your pantry.

    I started with a sheet pan and I covered it in foil, then I placed the salmon filet on top.  My filet still had the skin on, which I am sure most do, and it was about 1.8 pounds.  After it is cooked, the flesh pulls right off of the skin.

    This recipe can work with a whole filet, or even smaller filets!  It can also work with fresh or frozen salmon.  You just need to make sure you thaw the salmon first.

    a salmon filet in foil with a basting brush

    After I laid the salmon in the foil, I crimped up the sides so none of the juices would run out, then I seasoned it with salt and pepper and drizzled olive oil all over the top.

    I then mixed up some lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder in a small bowl.  I brushed that mixture all over the top of the salmon.

    So for this recipe I used foil, but you could definitely use parchment paper.  You just want to make sure your parchment is big enough to keep the juices from running off and onto the pan.

    After it is all seasoned, I placed the salmon in foil in a 350F oven for 15 minutes.  If you start to see white juices oozing out of the fish, it is overcooking and you need to pull it!

    Your baked salmon in foil is done when it can easily be flaked with a fork.

    salmon being flaked with a fork

    I noticed a lot of baked salmon in foil recipes recommend placing the salmon under the broiler after it is finished cooking to get it brown.  I would actually advise against this because it will dry out the fish.

    salmon being flaked with a fork

    Baked Salmon in Foil

    Salmon baked in foil so there is no mess! Simple flavors that pack a big punch and ready in under 20 minutes!  You can use parchment paper as well.
    5 from 3 votes
    Course: Dessert, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 250
    Author: Jennifer Banz

    This post may contain affiliate links

    Ingredients

    • 1.5-2 Pounds Salmon filet
    • kosher salt and pepper
    • 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
    • 2 Tablespoons Lime juice
    • ½ teaspoon Chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin
    • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350F.  Place a large sheet of foil or parchment on a sheet pan.  Lay the salmon filet on top.
    • Season the op of the salmon filet with salt and pepper, then drizzle with the olive oil.
    • In a smack bowl, mix together the lime juice, chili powder, ground cumin, and garlic powder.  Using a basting brush, brush the mixture all over the top of the salmon.
    • Place the salmon in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes.  The salmon is cooked when it is opaque and the flesh can be easily flaked with a fork.  If white juices are coming to the top, it is overcooking.
    Servings: 4

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 250

    Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

    Keyword :gluten free, recipe for baked salmon

     

     

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      Recipe Reviews




    1. Sandra says

      April 09, 2021 at 5:06 pm

      5 stars
      This is absolutely delicious. Love the spices combination. 100% recommend!

      Reply
    2. Brian says

      July 18, 2019 at 12:02 pm

      What is the carb
      Count in this meal.

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        July 19, 2019 at 11:31 am

        0 carbs

        Reply
        • Brian says

          July 21, 2019 at 12:03 pm

          Tnx

    3. April says

      January 25, 2019 at 8:14 pm

      5 stars
      This is delicious!

      Reply
    4. Karly says

      January 25, 2019 at 4:33 pm

      5 stars
      This was such a wonderful recipe, I love how easy it is plus the subtle spice was a nice change from most other recipes out there. Totally recommend!

      Reply
    5. Alice Meadows says

      January 15, 2019 at 12:51 pm

      I am interested to know if your salmon recipe is spicy. It has chilli powder and cumin. My husband can not tolerate spices. Is it possible to substitute?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        January 16, 2019 at 11:58 am

        It is not spicy as in hot, but you can taste the spices. If you wanted to substitute, you could use smoked paprika

        Reply

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