Baked Salmon In Foil With Lemon And Dill

baked salmon with lemon and dill on serving platter.

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Baked Salmon In Foil With Lemon And Dill

Baked Salmon in Foil with Lemon and Dill produces perfect, flakey, delicious salmon every time - without a mess! Simple and tasty, making it a go-to for those busy weeknights or special occasions.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: fish, Main Course, main dish

Cuisine: American, Greek, Mediterranean

Diet: Low Calorie, Low Fat

Servings:

Calories: 198kcal

Author: Sarah Jenkins

Ingredients

1-1.25 lbs salmon filet (skin on or off, whichever you prefer)
2 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
2 small lemons
1 tablespoon fresh dill
3 cloves garlic

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a large piece of foil with cooking spray and lay it on a large sheet pan.
Slice 1 ½ of the lemons into thin slices. Juice the remaining lemon half.
Rub the oil over the top of the salmon filet and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Place the salmon onto the foil, then sprinkle the chopped garlic cloves over the top of the fish. Drizzle the lemon juice over the top of the salmon, then add the sliced lemons to the top.
Close the salmon packet by twisting the ends of the foil, then seal the top to form a secure packet (don’t wrap the foil too tightly - leave some room for the air to circulate while baking.
Cook the salmon for about 20 minutes. (Note - the cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your salmon filet. Watch it closely to ensure you don’t overcook it - once it starts flaking, it’s ready!)
Remove the salmon from the oven and carefully open the foil. Transfer the filet to a serving dish, then sprinkle the fresh dill over the top of the salmon. Serve immediately.

Notes

Don’t overcook. Depending on the size of your fillet, you may need slightly more or less cooking time. Watch it carefully and don't let it overcook. When it easily flakes, it's done.
Room temperature. I like to let the salmon sit on the countertop for about 20-30 minutes before baking.
Check doneness. Use a fork to check if the salmon flakes easily at the thickest part of the fillet.
Serve immediately. Don't wait to serve this baby! For the best texture and flavor, serve the salmon as soon as it's cooked.

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