Salmon on the Grill in Foil
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
430 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Salmon on the Grill in Foil
Description
Salmon on the Grill in Foil combines a sweet and savory marinade with gentle foil cooking and a finishing char on the grill. The marinade features brown sugar, soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper, crushed garlic, and kosher salt, which together permeate the fish during a 1 to 3 hour refrigerated soak. Wrapping the fish skin-side down in heavy-duty foil traps steam and prevents drying while grilling over indirect medium-high heat for about 15 to 18 minutes. Afterward, the salmon is carefully flipped onto the grill grates over direct heat to develop a slightly crisp sear on the skin side.
The final dish presents tender, moist salmon with a caramelized surface contrast. Parsley sprinkled on top adds a fresh herbal note, and lemon wedges brighten the rich flavors. This preparation is ideal for outdoor grilling seasons and offers a straightforward way to prepare salmon with manageable cleanup thanks to the foil packet.
For a convenient alternative cooking method, the recipe notes that baking the foil-wrapped salmon in a 375°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes produces comparable results. This flexibility accommodates indoor cooking without compromising texture or taste.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon with skin on
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- parsley chopped for garnish, fresh
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Combine all marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Place the salmon in a large zip-tight bag or shallow glass baking dish and add the marinade, turning to coat the fish entirely. Seal tightly or cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1-3 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Take a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil and remove the salmon from the marinade, laying it skin side down in the center of the piece of foil. Fold the long sides up and then over themselves, repeating with the short sides, to create a sealed packet containing the salmon.
- Transfer the foil-wrapped salmon to the hot grill over indirect heat not directly over the flames and close the grill lid. Cook for 15-18 minutes until almost entirely cooked through. Brush the grill grates directly over the flames with a little oil, then carefully open the foil packet and using one of the long edges of the foil, and flip the salmon directly onto the grill grates over direct heat to char the top. Grill just until cooked through, and grill marks appear (1-2 minutes) being careful not to overcook, the use two large spatulas to remove the salmon from the grill.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
- Marinate the salmon for at least 1 hour but up to 3 hours for best flavor absorption.
- When grilling, position the foil packet over indirect heat to avoid flare-ups and maintain gentle cooking.
- After initial cooking in foil, carefully flip the salmon skin-side down directly on the grill to add a charred texture.
- To cook indoors, bake the salmon wrapped in foil at 375°F for 15-20 minutes, checking for doneness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 430kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1180mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 914mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 72IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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