Baked Salmon In Foil
on Aug 16, 2022, Updated Oct 31, 2023
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This Baked Salmon In Foil is moist and perfectly tender. It’s seasoned with garlic, fresh rosemary, lemons, salt, and pepper – ingredients that perfectly complement the buttery flavor of the salmon!
Serve this Baked Salmon In Foil during the week when you’re short on time. The salmon is perfectly cooked, has great flavor, and the clean-up couldn’t be easier!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- side of salmon
- fresh rosemary
- lemons
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper
- garlic
- additional chopped fresh herbs
(Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)
How to Bake Salmon in Foil
- Remove the salmon from the fridge and let it rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a large baking dish or a rimmed baking sheet with a large piece of foil.
- Lightly coat the foil with cooking spray and place 2 sprigs of rosemary in the middle.
- Cut one of the lemons into thin slices and place half of the slices along the middle of the baking dish with the rosemary. Place the salmon on top.
- Drizzle the salmon with olive oil and sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Gently rub the salt and pepper into the salmon and then top with the chopped garlic. Place the remaining rosemary sprigs and lemon slices on top of the salmon. Squeeze the juice from the second lemon on top.
- Fold the sides of the foil up and over the top of the salmon until it’s completely enclosed. If the foil isn’t large enough, place another piece of foil on top and fold the edges under to create a sealed packet. Be sure to leave space in the foil packet to allow the air to circulate.
- Bake the salmon for about 15-20 minutes. Insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the salmon and remove it from the oven when it reaches 135°F to 140°F.
- After removing the salmon from the oven, carefully open the foil so the top of the fish is exposed. Set the oven to broil and place the salmon under the broiler for a couple of minutes until golden. Watch it carefully so it doesn’t burn.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and check the temperature again. If it has reached 145°F, the salmon is ready to eat. If it hasn’t, cover the salmon with foil for about 5 minutes until it reaches 145°F.
- Slice the salmon into portions, garnish with lemon and chopped herbs, and enjoy with your favorite sides.
Tips and Tricks
- Choose boneless salmon to save time.
- The skin can be left on the salmon and then removed after baking, or leave it on! It has excellent flavor and texture.
- Remove the salmon from the oven when it reaches 135°F to 140°F. As the salmon rests on the counter covered with foil, the temperature will increase by 5°F to 10°F. Salmon is safe to eat when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Leftover salmon can be tossed into hot pasta or added to a fresh salad.
How Long To Bake Salmon In Foil
This Baked Salmon In Foil takes about 15 minutes to cook in a 375°F oven. The best way to check salmon for doneness is to use an instant-read thermometer. According to the FDA, salmon is safe to eat when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. Note that because salmon will continue to cook even after it’s removed from the oven, you can cook it until it reaches about 135°F to 140°F. As the salmon rests, the temperature will increase by 5°F to 10°F.
How to Store Baked Salmon In Foil
Leftover Baked Salmon In Foil can be refrigerated or frozen. Store the salmon in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. To freeze the salmon, place it in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for 4-6 months. Defrost frozen salmon in the fridge overnight before reheating. When you’re ready to reheat, wrap the salmon in foil and place it on a tray. Bake for 5-7 minutes in a preheated 300°F oven. You can also reheat the salmon on the stovetop over medium-low heat for 4-5 minutes, or in the microwave on low power until heated through.
How To Serve Baked Salmon In Foil
Salmon is a versatile fish that can be served with just about anything! Here are some ideas:
- Enjoy it with a fresh garden salad.
- Serve it with roasted potatoes, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, zucchini, or asparagus.
- Steamed rice or creamy pasta dishes are always good options.
Baked Salmon in Foil Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds side of salmon, boneless
- 5 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 small lemons divided, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
- additional chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Remove the salmon from the fridge and let it rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a large baking dish or a rimmed baking sheet with a large piece of foil.
- Lightly coat the foil with cooking spray and place 2 sprigs of rosemary in the middle.
- Cut one of the lemons into thin slices and place half of the slices along the middle of the baking dish with the rosemary. Place the salmon on top.
- Drizzle the salmon with olive oil and sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Gently rub the salt and pepper into the salmon and then top with the chopped garlic. Place the remaining rosemary sprigs and lemon slices on top of the salmon. Squeeze the juice from the second lemon on top.
- Fold the sides of the foil up and over the top of the salmon until it’s completely enclosed. If the foil isn’t large enough, place another piece of foil on top and fold the edges under to create a sealed packet. Be sure to leave space in the foil packet to allow the air to circulate.
- Bake the salmon for about 15-20 minutes. Insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the salmon and remove it from the oven when it reaches 135°F to 140°F.
- After removing the salmon from the oven, carefully open the foil so the top of the fish is exposed. Set the oven to broil and place the salmon under the broiler for a couple of minutes until golden. Watch it carefully so it doesn’t burn.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and check the temperature again. If it has reached 145°F, the salmon is ready to eat. If it hasn’t, cover the salmon with foil for about 5 minutes until it reaches 145°F.
- Slice the salmon into portions, garnish with lemon and chopped herbs, and enjoy with your favorite sides.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
