Baked Salmon in Foil Recipe with Honey and Lemon
Baked salmon in foil perfect for a weeknight dinner. This easy salmon recipe is ready in 25 minutes and is so delicious!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 504kcal
- ½ red onions sliced
- 2 salmon fillets 6 oz. each
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 lemon juice of
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoon honey
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and place two pieces of aluminum foil on a rimmed baking sheet.
Divide the sliced onions between two foil and place the salmon fillets on them.
Mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic and honey in a small bowl and brush over both salmon fillets.
Sprinkle salt and pepper on the fillets, add chopped basil on top and wrap the aluminum foils, leave the top a bit open for the steam to escape.
Bake in the oven for 17-19 minutes. The salmon is ready once it's opaque and flakes easily. Serve with your favorite side dish and top with tomatoes.
- The baking time depends on the size and thickness of the salmon fillets.
- You can use the same recipe for a salmon side (about 2 lbs), the cooking time will be longer.
- Serve this dish with side dishes such as Greek potatoes, brown rice or Mediterranean salad.
- Check out the post for several variations of the this recipe.
- It's best to serve cooked salmon but if you have leftovers, store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Heat in the oven or in a small pan over medium low heat.
Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 665mg | Potassium: 1076mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 317IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg