5 from 14 votes
Grilled Salmon in Foil
Grilled Salmon in Foil cooks salmon filets seasoned with fresh dill, lemon slices, garlic, salt, and pepper enclosed in a buttered foil packet over a medium-high grill. This method steams the salmon to keep it moist and tender, finishing exposed on the grill for a delicate change in color and additional flavor. The recipe highlights fresh herbs and simple seasoning to enhance natural salmon flavors.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
17 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
302 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs salmon skin on or skin off, filets
- 1 dill fresh, small bunch
- 1 lemon sliced
- 2 Tbsp butter melted
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Let your salmon sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes and preheat your grill over medium high heat (approximately 400 degrees F).
- Get a large piece of heavy duty foil and spray the foil with a non-stick cooking spray. Place half of the dill in lemon slices on the bottom of the foil and place the salmon filets on top.
- Then drizzle the melted butter on top of the salmon filets and top with more lemon slices and fresh dill. Then season the top of the filets with the minced garlic, salt and pepper.
- Wrap the foil around the salmon filets and seal it. Make sure it's fully enclosed.
- Place the foil packet directly on the grill grates. Cover the grill and cook for 14-18 minutes.
- Then carefully unwrap the salmon so the top of the salmon is exposed. Cover the grill again and cook for 3-5 minutes until the top of the color is a darker pink color. Make sure that the salmon has a safe internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
- Carefully remove the foil packet from the grill and then the salmon is ready to serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure salmon reaches 145°F for safe consumption.
- Unwrap and finish grilling salmon exposed to achieve a slight color change on top without drying out the fish.
- Serve salmon immediately to enjoy optimal moisture; refrigerate leftovers promptly for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
302kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
411mg
(17%)
Potassium
880mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
250IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 411mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 880mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.