Mediterranean Salmon Foil Packets
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 fillets
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Calories
369 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, American
Mediterranean Salmon Foil Packets
Description
The Mediterranean Salmon Foil Packets recipe uses skin-on salmon fillets with a blend of garlic, dried and fresh oregano, capers, two types of olives, grape tomatoes, lemon juice, butter, and fresh parsley. Baking the fish in foil packets traps moisture and steams the salmon alongside the flavorful toppings, resulting in tender, flaky fish with a balance of savory, tangy, and herbaceous flavors. The capers and olives provide a briny contrast to the richness of the salmon and butter.
The cooking time ranges from 15 to 18 minutes at 400°F, checked at 12 minutes for doneness, which helps ensure the salmon remains juicy. This technique also minimizes cleanup and allows the packets to be cooked on a baking sheet or grill, providing some versatility in preparation.
These packets make a straightforward main dish that pairs well with simple sides such as rice, steamed vegetables, or a light salad. The foil packets preserve the fresh herbs and citrus brightness, making the dish flavorful without needing additional sauces or complex preparations.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. salmon skin on (cut into 2-3 portions, fillet
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 8 grape tomatoes
- 10 green olives pitted
- 10 kalamata olives pitted
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- parsley fresh
- oregano fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Depending on how many fillets you will be baking, you will need two or three pieces (about 20 inches each) of aluminum foil. I like to fold them once to make the bottoms sturdier.
- Place the salmon fillets in the center of the prepared aluminum foil packets.
- Top each salmon fillet with a drizzle of olive oil; use about one tablespoon.
- Add minced garlic, salt, pepper, and dried oregano, and rub it gently into the salmon.
- Add the capers on top of the salmon and distribute evenly between the foil packets. Followed by grape tomatoes, olives, crushed garlic, lemon juice, butter, parsley, and fresh oregano. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
- Fold the packets and close them, covering the salmon fillets well.
- Place packets on a baking pan, baking sheet, or on the grill, and cook for 15-18 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and flaky. I check after 12 minutes to see if it needs to be cooked longer.
- Once time is up, carefully open the packets to release the steam and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4fillets
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 369kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 963mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 390IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 19.9mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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