Foil Baked Salmon in the Oven at home

This straightforward-to-make Baked Salmon takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. With a trick using foil, it’s soft and moist every time.

It’s suited to a weeknight meal. You can have a hearty, satisfying meal on the table with hardly any effort.

Baked Salmon in Foil is the Best!

There is so much to love about this Baked Salmon recipe. It’s incredibly simple to make and takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish.

All it takes is a little bit of butter and seasoning and you have a moist, satisfying salmon fillet for dinner.

A plus side is that it goes well with basically any side! It truly is a short-list dinner.

What you’ll need for Oven Baked Salmon in Foil

• Deboned salmon fillet
• Seasoned salt
• Ground black pepper
• Garlic powder
• Melted butter

How to make Salmon Baked in Foil

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. Place the salmon, skin side down on a large sheet of foil.
3. Brush the melted butter over the salmon.
4. Season the salmon with garlic, salt, and pepper powder.
5. Close and seal the foil around the salmon. You want to create a little sealed foil boat.
6. Place the foil packet on a baking sheet.
7. Bake in the oven for 12 minutes.
8. Remove from the oven and open the foil.
9. Allow the salmon to rest for 5 minutes before eating.

Kitchen tools to make baked salmon

Baking sheet

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Foil

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Measuring spoons

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Tips for Foil Baked Salmon

Be careful not to overcook the salmon. It’s done when the internal temperature reaches 145ºF and it flakes easily with a fork.

If the salmon still has skin, you can lightly score it to prevent it from curling while baking.

Creating a foil packet for the salmon helps trap the steam to give it a moist result. Be sure when you’re making the packet that it’s fully sealed.

How to Serve Salmon Baked in Foil

Baked salmon is great served with lemon wedges that can be squeezed over the fillet. It also goes great with a number of sides.

• Sauteed Asparagus with Butter and Garlic
• Cilantro and Lime Rice
• Boursin Mashed Potatoes
• Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower

How to keep Foil Baked Salmon

Allow the salmon to cool completely. Place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and it will stay fresh for up to 3 days.

You can reheat salmon in the oven, microwave, or stovetop. Be careful not to overheat to avoid drying out the salmon.

Salmon in Foil FAQs

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Prep 5 minutesCook 12 minutesTotal 17 minutesMakes 4 people

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb salmon fillet deboned
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons butter melted

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. Place the salmon, skin side down on a large sheet of foil .
3. Brush the melted butter over the salmon.
4. Season the salmon with garlic, salt, and pepper powder.
5. Close and seal the foil around the salmon. You want to create a little sealed foil boat.
6. Place the foil packet on a baking sheet .
7. Bake in the oven for 12 minutes.
8. Remove from the oven and open the foil .
9. Allow the salmon to rest for 5 minutes before eating.

Notes

• Be careful not to overcook the salmon. It’s done when the internal temperature reaches 145ºF and it flakes easily with a fork.
• If the salmon still has skin, you can lightly score it to prevent it from curling while baking.
• Creating a foil packet for the salmon helps trap the steam to give it a moist result. Be sure when you’re making the packet that it’s fully sealed.