lemon pepper salmon in foil
This is not the usual salmon seasoned with that "lemon pepper seasoning" from a shaker bottle. It has real, fresh lemon and fresh ground black pepper flavor. It's an easy, quick entree and easy, quick clean-up. Bake it in the oven or throw it on the grill. It cooks in ten minutes. Healthy, flavorful, quick and easy... perfect for even the busiest day.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Bake
yield
1 per packet
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 or 2 slices lemon, thin
- 1 pinch sugar
- 1 - 4 to 6 oz. salmon filet
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch (generous) freshly ground black pepper
- 1 dash old bay seasoning or cajun (optional)
- 1 pinch chopped parsley, fresh or dried (optional)
- 1 dash fresh lemon juice
How To Make lemon pepper salmon in foil
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Step 1Place oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425º F.
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Step 2Use 1/2 teaspoon butter to grease one square foot piece of aluminum foil to within 2 inches of the edges.
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Step 3Place lemon slice(s), off-center, on foil and sprinkle with a pinch of sugar. -
Step 4Place salmon on lemon slice(s) and sprinkle with salt, pepper, old bay or cajun seasoning (if using), parsley (if using) and a light squeeze of lemon juice.
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Step 5Fold foil over fish; close the 3 open sides by firmly folding each at least twice.
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Step 6Place foil packet on baking sheet and bake at 425º F for 10 minutes.
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Step 7Remove from oven; cut or tear open packet very carefully to avoid steam burn.
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Step 8Serve immediately.
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Category:
Fish
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Keyword:
#fast
Keyword:
#quick and easy
Keyword:
#easy clean up
Keyword:
#foil packet
Keyword:
#for the grill
Ingredient:
Fish
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Diet:
Low Carb
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