4.9 from 36 votes
Salmon in Foil with Lemon and Dill
This recipe for salmon in foil is the easiest and most delicious way to eat fish! Salmon is flavored with lemon garlic butter, baked in foil, then topped with fresh dill. The perfect meal for any occasion!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 228 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 Salmon fillet 1 1/2 - 2 pounds
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- cooking spray
- Optional garnish: lemon slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat the foil with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl mix together the butter, garlic, lemon zest and salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the salmon on the foil and pour the butter mixture over the top. Cover the salmon with foil and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until fish is just done.
- Turn oven to broil. Uncover the fish and place on top rack; broil for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with dill. Add lemon slices for garnish and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
228kcal
(11%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
116mg
(5%)
Potassium
555mg
(16%)
Vitamin A
280IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
0.8mg
(1%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 228kcal | 11% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 116mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 555mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 280IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.