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How to Bake Salmon in Foil

A simple method for baking a salmon fillet in a sealed foil packet with avocado oil, garlic, paprika, dill, lemon, and sea salt for a moist, flavorful result.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 3 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 lbsalmon fillet
  • 1 Tbspavocado oil
  • 1/2 tspground paprika
  • 1/2 tspdried dill
  • sea saltto taste
  • 3 clovesgarlicminced
  • 1/2 lemonthinly sliced

Instructions

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and place a rack in the center position.
  • Lay a long sheet of foil on a baking sheet.
  • Use the 1 Tbsp avocado oil to lightly coat the center of the foil and rub any remaining oil over the salmon flesh.
  • Place the 1 lb salmon fillet in the center of the oiled foil.
  • Evenly sprinkle 1/2 tsp ground paprika, 1/2 tsp dried dill, sea salt to taste, and the 3 cloves minced garlic over the top of the salmon.
  • Arrange the thin slices from 1/2 lemon over the seasoned salmon.
  • Fold the foil over the salmon and crimp the edges to create a sealed packet.
  • Bake the foil packet on the center rack for 25–30 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven, open the foil carefully to avoid steam, and use a spatula to transfer the salmon to plates to serve.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Spatula