How to Make Baked Salmon in a Foil Packet - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something incredibly satisfying about preparing a delicious, healthy meal for yourself and your loved ones. And when it comes to easy and impressive dishes, baked salmon in a foil packet is a winner every time. This simple yet elegant recipe allows the natural flavors of the salmon to shine through, while the addition of herbs and seasonings gives it an extra burst of flavor. Not only is this dish a hit at the dinner table, but it's also a breeze to clean up, making it perfect for bus...

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Ingredients

  • olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, halved and sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 lemons, sliced
  • 5 pods whole star anise pods
  • ⅓ cup water
  • aluminum foil
  • 1 (1 1/2-pound) salmon fillet

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook onions until soft and browned, about 10 minutes. Season with marjoram and a little salt. Remove from heat.
  • Place lemon slices in a single layer in a clean skillet over high heat and cook until lightly browned on both sides, about 3 minutes. Add star anise and water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
  • Cover a baking pan large enough to hold the salmon with sheets of aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on all sides. Lay onions in a single layer on the bottom; place salmon fillet on top, skin-side down. Rub fillet with salt and pepper. Cover with lemon slices and star anise. Fold up the edges of the foil over the salmon to create a packet, making sure to seal the edges well.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven, open foil carefully, and serve.
  • Nutrition

    328 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 83mg
    • Sodium: 123mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 51mg
    • Calcium: 77mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 682mg