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Baked Lemon Herb Salmon Foil Packets: 1 Step Delight

Baked Lemon Herb Salmon Foil Packets
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Enjoy a simple and flavorful Baked Lemon Herb Salmon Foil Packet dinner. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal and features tender salmon infused with bright lemon and aromatic herbs, all cooked in a convenient foil packet for easy cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound salmon fillet
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Tear off two large pieces of aluminum foil, about 12 inches long each.
  3. Place one salmon fillet in the center of each piece of foil.
  4. Drizzle each salmon fillet with olive oil.
  5. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
  6. Top each salmon fillet with lemon slices.
  7. Sprinkle the chopped dill and parsley over the salmon.
  8. Add the minced garlic to each packet.
  9. Fold the foil to create a sealed packet, ensuring no steam can escape.
  10. Place the foil packets on a baking sheet.
  11. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  12. Carefully open the packets (watch out for steam) and serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can add other vegetables to the foil packets, such as asparagus, broccoli florets, or thin slices of zucchini.
  • Feel free to substitute other fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary.
  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

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