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Simple and fresh ingredients come together to highlight the beautiful taste and texture of this Garlic & Herb Baked Salmon. It’s a fast, easy, and healthy dinner recipe that everyone enjoys!
Salmon is such a pretty fish, don’t you think? Rarely do I snap photos of a meal before it’s cooked…there’s just something about raw meat that does NOT look very appealing.
This dinner, however, was obviously different!
As I was preparing the fish packets to pop them in my oven, I couldn’t help but notice all of the bright and cheerful colors of the fresh ingredients. Mother Nature is amazing, isn’t she?
Using Fresh Ingredients
Almost always, the simplest meals are the best. This is one of those great examples of a dish that uses just a few ingredients that work together in magical ways.
Lemon, garlic, and herbs highlight the natural flavor of the salmon. Plus, when they bake together in a convenient little parchment (or foil) packet, the fish stays tender and moist…and the clean-up is a SNAP!
This is healthy dining at its finest — in only 30 minutes! Now that’s my kind of meal.
How to Bake Salmon in Foil – 4 Easy Steps
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Cut aluminum foil or parchment paper that are about twice the size of each salmon fillet.
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Sprinkle the salmon with a little bit of salt and pepper, and then place each fillet on the center of a parchment square.
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Place a slice of lemon on top of each piece of fish; drizzle with olive oil; put garlic, thyme, sprigs, and rosemary on top. You can also do this with many other herbs, spices and citrus fruits.
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Fold the parchment paper to seal each parcel tightly shut.
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Bake for about 20 minutes, or until fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Top Tips for Making Garlic & Herb Baked Salmon
- Always use fresh garlic ground garlic just won’t work in this recipe
- Go for high-quality salmon for best results (fresh or frozen)
- You can prep the parcels in advance and store them in the fridge until you are ready to bake
- You swap the lemon for fresh orange slices which would also work well
More Salmon Recipes You Might Like:
Garlic and Herb Baked Salmon
Ingredients
- 4 thick firm boneless salmon fillets (about 4 ounces each)
- Parchment paper or aluminum foil for baking
- 4 thick slices of lemon
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 large cloves garlic peeled and halved
- 8 small sprigs of fresh thyme
- 8 sprigs fresh dill
- 4 small sprigs fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut four pieces of aluminum foil or parchment paper that are about twice the size of each salmon fillet.
- Sprinkle the salmon with a little bit of salt and pepper, and then place each fillet on the center of a parchment square.
- Place a slice of lemon on top of each piece of fish; drizzle with about 1 teaspoon of olive oil; put half of a garlic clove, 2 thyme sprigs, 2 dill sprigs, and 1 rosemary sprig on top.
- Fold the parchment paper to seal each parcel tightly shut.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- Always use fresh garlic ground garlic just won't work in this recipe
- Go for high-quality salmon for best results (fresh or frozen)
- You can prep the parcels in advance and store them in the fridge until you are ready to bake
- You swap the lemon for fresh orange slices which would also work well
Salmon is so pretty! I love how it looks before it cooked. My husband and I eat salmon quite often and I’m always looking for new ways to prepare it. This garlic herb version sounds wonderful, Blair! So flavorful!
Thanks so much, Gayle! I hope that you get to try it!
I love how clean this salmon is! We used to eat salmon often but It’s been a while since I’ve made it. Now I want to add it to the shopping list for next week! Have a wonderful weekend!
Hey, Jen! I’m glad that I may have inspired some seafood eating in your house! 🙂
Have a great weekend!
this look unreal good!! i mean so perfect for new year and freshness! i love salmon… like A LOT!
Thanks, Lindsay! Salmon is one of our favorite proteins too, so I’m always looking for new ways to prepare it. You’ll love this version! 🙂
That big ‘ol piece of salmon is sooooo pretty! I love this simplistic recipe – no DOUBT it tastes amazing!
Thanks, Chrissa! Sometimes simple is best! 🙂
I would like to make this tonight but I am a bit confused on where to add the aluminum foil exactly or where the salmon sits. Do you have a photo?
Hi, Keti! You’re basically just forming a foil (or parchment) packet to steam the salmon inside. You can see a photo of a similar foil packet salmon in this recipe: https://www.theseasonedmom.com/mediterranean-salmon-foil-packets/
Hope that helps! 🙂
That salmon just looks so fresh and delicious, can’t wait to try it!
Thanks, Emily!