Baked Salmon in Foil
Baked Salmon in Foil is an easy light dinner that is full of delicious flavor. You will love making salmon this fool proof way.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound 8 ounces salmon (if buying frozen, thaw for 8 hours in the refrigerator)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Place heavy duty aluminum foil on a baking sheet.
- Place the thawed salmon on the foil.
- In a bowl mix together the melted butter, 2 tablespoons parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salmon.
- Fold the foil in on itself to create a pouch around the salmon, rolling up the ends so that it is completely sealed.
- Bake for 14 to 16 minutes or until the salmon registers 125 degrees with an instant read thermometer (for medium rare).
- Open up the foil, garnish with the remaining parsley, cut and serve.