Baked Salmon in Foil Recipe with Honey and Lemon
User Reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
504 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Salmon in Foil Recipe with Honey and Lemon
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Baked salmon in foil perfect for a weeknight dinner. This easy salmon recipe is ready in 25 minutes and is so delicious!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 Red Onions sliced
- 2 salmon fillets 6 oz. each
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 lemon juice of
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh basil chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and place two pieces of aluminum foil on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Divide the sliced onions between two foil and place the salmon fillets on them.
- Mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic and honey in a small bowl and brush over both salmon fillets.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on the fillets, add chopped basil on top and wrap the aluminum foils, leave the top a bit open for the steam to escape.
- Bake in the oven for 17-19 minutes. The salmon is ready once it's opaque and flakes easily. Serve with your favorite side dish and top with tomatoes.
Notes
- The baking time depends on the size and thickness of the salmon fillets.
- You can use the same recipe for a salmon side (about 2 lbs), the cooking time will be longer.
- Serve this dish with side dishes such as Greek potatoes, brown rice or Mediterranean salad.
- Check out the post for several variations of the this recipe.
- It's best to serve cooked salmon but if you have leftovers, store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Heat in the oven or in a small pan over medium low heat.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
504kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
665mg
(28%)
Potassium
1076mg
(31%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
317IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 504 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 504kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 665mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 1076mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 317IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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