5 from 18 votes
Mediterranean Salmon Foil Packets
Mediterranean Salmon Foil Packets consist of salmon fillets topped with garlic, capers, grape tomatoes, green and kalamata olives, lemon juice, and herbs, all drizzled with olive oil and butter. The salmon is sealed in foil packets and baked until tender and flaky, allowing the ingredients to infuse their flavors while steaming. This method delivers a moist, flavorful fish with savory and tangy notes from the olives and capers, complemented by fresh herbs.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
fillets
Calories:
369 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 fillets
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369
% 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.