Lemon Dill Salmon in Foil
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
Lemon Dill Salmon in Foil
Description
This recipe features salmon baked in foil sheets with a mixture of melted unsalted butter blended with fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried dill, salt, and pepper. The salmon is placed on a foil-lined baking sheet and topped with the butter sauce. The foil is folded to seal completely, trapping steam during baking at 375°F for 15 to 20 minutes.
The cooking method produces tender, moist salmon with pronounced lemon and herb notes. Garlic and dill build an aromatic profile that highlights the natural flavor of the fish. The gentle baking in foil avoids drying out the salmon while imparting delicate texture.
Serving immediately, sometimes garnished with fresh chopped dill, presents a lightly flavored, elegant fish course suitable for dinner. The foil packet simplifies cleanup and helps preserve the fish's juiciness.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter melted, unsalted
- ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dill or more, to taste, dried
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 2 pounds salmon
- 2 tablespoons dill chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, dill, salt and pepper, to taste.
- Place salmon onto prepared baking sheet and fold up all 4 sides of the foil. Spoon the butter mixture over the salmon. Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon, covering completely and sealing the packet closed.
- Place into oven and bake until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with dill, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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