The grilled salmon in foil must be the star of your next summer barbecue. This grilled salmon is infused with herb butter, making it extra tender and flaky!
Salmon on the grill in foil
We’re back with another amazing Grilled Salmon recipe that’s so easy to make and packed with tons of light and fresh flavors. We have another basic grilled salmon recipe that’s ready in 8 minutes, but this one is a little different because it’s wrapped in foil.
We love wrapping salmon in foil because it infuses the salmon with whatever you cook it in. In this recipe we use herb butter.
Would you like to grill white fish? Here’s a fresh and easy grilled fish recipe!
Why you will love it!
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- Flavored: First and foremost, foil packaging helps the salmon develop its full flavor. Our recipe uses butter and fresh herbs.
- Flaky and Tender: The foil wrap helps steam the salmon, making it extra tender and flaky.
- Dinner under 30: From start to finish, this foil-wrapped salmon is ready to eat in under 30 minutes.
- Low carb and high protein: This salmon contains only 1g of carbohydrates and 22g of protein!
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How to grill salmon in foil
This recipe for Grilled Salmon in Foil is ready in under 30 minutes. It doesn’t get any better than this at any meal. If you are looking for healthy, delicious and fresh recipes for your family, start this one right here.
Prepare salmon
Remove your salmon fillets from the packaging and use two pieces of paper towel to remove as much moisture from the fillets as possible.
Prepare the herb butter topping. The flavor for the Grilled Salmon recipe comes from that delicious butter. It’s easy. All you have to do is toss the cilantro, garlic, salt and pepper into softened butter and it’s golden brown.
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Create slide pack
After that, everything revolves around the foil packaging. Place the salmon on a piece of heavy-duty foil, then fold in all four sides and seal. Just make sure that neither heat nor liquid can escape.
Why foil packaging?
Making a foil wrap is the best way to steam your salmon on the grill. It traps all the flavors and heat to cook the salmon evenly!
Grill salmon in foil
Now it’s time to grill your salmon! Preheat grill to 400°F. Once the salmon is fully heated, place directly over the flame of your grill and allow to cook for 8-10 minutes.
We recommend checking your salmon after 8 minutes. The goal is for your salmon to be lighter in colour, firmer and flakier! Not done? Reseal and continue cooking.
FAQ
Preheat your grill to 400°F to grill salmon.
Compared to other meats that you typically grill, salmon cooks relatively quickly. Depending on how you like your salmon, cook the salmon in foil for 8-10 minutes.
The internal temperature of the salmon should be 145°F. Note that the salmon will continue to cook for a few minutes after you remove it from the grill! Leave the foil wrapper on the grill if you like your salmon well done!
Grilled salmon in foil takes only 8 to 10 minutes to fully cook to an internal temperature of 145°F.
Yes, you can also cook grilled salmon in the oven instead of on the grill. Just set the oven to 400°F and follow the same directions on the recipe card!
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salmon marinade
Marinate your salmon right in the foil wrapper, then throw it on the grill for an easy, flavorful Foil Grilled Salmon recipe!
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Try it with pineapple salsa!
Top off this recipe with a delicious pineapple salsa topper to add more flavor and nutrition to your meal!
What you need:
- pineapple
- chili powder
- Red onion
- coriander
- cherry tomatoes
- jalapeno
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- lime juice
- Salt
We recommend grilling your pineapple for extra flavor, but you also have the option to skip this step altogether! Mix everything together and serve with your salmon!
serving suggestions
grains
We’ve served this salmon on the stovetop alongside quinoa, but try it with cilantro-lime rice or even a quinoa salad!
grilled vegetables
Any type of grilled vegetable goes well with this salmon. Here are a few suggestions:
- Grilled carrots– This grilled carrots are sweet and savory, cooked to perfection and full of amazing flavors! Throw these grilled carrots on the grill and serve them up with your favorite BBQ dishes.
- Grilled zucchini– Turn on the grill and throw some zucchini on it! manufacturing Grilled zucchini is easy and if you get it right, you’ll get there in the end Grilled zucchini with a bit of crunch instead of a squishy mess.
- Grilled red potatoes in foil wrap– These foil wrapped grilled potatoes are an easy side dish for any grill. All you have to do to make these Grilled Potatoes in Foil is toss them in olive oil and spices and make a foil wrap!
beverages
Complement your meal with one of these refreshing cocktails!
- Strawberry Vodka Lemonade– This strawberry Vodka Lemonade is made with fresh strawberry puree, freshly squeezed lemons and a simple honey syrup, plus vodka of course! Get ready for your new favorite homemade cocktail.
- Honey Greyhound Cocktail– It’s Happy Hour time! Do that Honey Greyhound Cocktail is a refreshing cocktail that’s delicious and naturally sweetened, perfect for a night out on the patio or the perfect cocktail to mix when you have friends over.
- Skinny Margarita– Our signature skinny margarita recipe is made with 4 simple ingredients: lime juice, tequila, ice and your choice of honey or agave syrup!
Simply grilled salmon in foil
That’s incredible grilled salmon in foil is prepared with herb butter in less than 30 minutes! It’s high in protein and low in carbs, making it the ultimate healthy summer meal.
Preparation:15 protocol
Cook:15 protocol
In total:30 protocol
Ingredients
Grilled salmon in foil
- 2/3 Lb. Salmon cut into 2 fillets
- 2 tablespoon butter softened
- 2 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro or parsley
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- salt and pepper taste good
- 1 tablespoon lime juice ~1/2 lime
Pineapple salsa
- 1 small pineapple deseed and cut into strips (about 2 cups chopped)
- 1/2 tablespoon chilli powder
- 1/2 Red onion chopped
- 1/4 Cup freshly chopped coriander
- 1 Cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped jalapeño
- 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt
instructions
Grilled salmon in foil
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Preheat grill to 400°F. Spray a large piece of aluminum foil with nonstick cooking spray. Put aside.
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Prepare salmon fillets by patting dry with a paper towel and seasoning with salt and pepper.
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Then mix together the softened butter, cilantro, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
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Spread the butter mixture over the salmon fillets and place on the aluminum foil. Then squeeze the lime juice.
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Create a foil wrap by folding the top half of the aluminum foil over the salmon and pressing the sides together. Make sure there are no holes for air to escape.
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Grill the salmon at 400ºF for 8-10 minutes* or until the internal temperature is 135ºF and flaky.
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Remove from the oven and open the foil wrapper to let the steam escape. Leave to rest for 5 minutes before eating.
Pineapple salsa
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In a medium bowl, combine onions, cilantro, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño, apple cider vinegar, and lime juice. Put in the fridge for later.
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Prepare the pineapple by core and cut into strips. Season with 1/2 tablespoon chili powder and about 1/8 teaspoon salt.
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Grill the pineapple at 200°C over direct heat for 12-15 minutes, turning every 5 minutes.
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Remove from the heat, let cool and then cut into small pieces.
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Add pineapple to remaining salsa ingredients and mix well.
tips and hints
- Oven: Possibility to bake the salmon in the oven as well. Follow the steps to make your foil wrap, then bake at 200°C (400°F) for 7-10 minutes, or until fluffy.
- cooking time varies depending on the size and thickness of the salmon fillets.
- Nutritional Information is only for the salmon.
nutritional information
Calories: 273kcal Carbohydrates: 1G Protein: 22G Fat: 20G Fiber: 0G Sugar: 0G