Q1: Is it better to cook salmon in foil or not?

If I’m being real? Yeah — especially if you want dinner to just work. Wrapping the fish in a piece of foil keeps things simple. The juices stay in, the flavors build. When the foil over the salmon seals it up, you don’t have to babysit it. That’s the beauty.

Q2: How long do you bake salmon in foil?

About 15 to 20 minutes, give or take. Depends on how thick the salmon piece is. I usually start peeking around minute 16. Once it flakes and hits 145°F inside, the salmon is done baking. Done means done — don’t overthink it.

Q3: Is it better to bake salmon at 350 or 400?

I’ve tried both. 400°F wins — every time. It’s the best temperature for baking salmon if you want soft but not soggy. 350 works too, especially if you’re using thinner pieces, but it doesn’t hit the same.

Q4: What is the best thing to season salmon?

You can go classic with lemon, dill, garlic powder, and a little salt and pepper. Or try a garlic butter salmon version with paprika and fresh herbs. Feeling bold? A little chili powder adds that spicy baked kick

Q5: What is the tastiest way to cook salmon?

This salmon baked in foil method really is the perfect recipe — especially when you add salmon with melted butter and lemon juice, then cover the salmon with a piece of foil. You get rich flavor and no mess.

Q6: What does Gordon Ramsay season salmon with?

He’s into bold flavors — lemon zest, cracked pepper, sea salt, sometimes a mustard glaze or herbs. He usually sears the salmon skin for crispness, but with foil, you’re trading crisp for steam-soaked flavor — and it works.

Baked Salmon Recipe in Foil (Easy, Juicy & Healthy)

Name: Baked Salmon Recipe in Foil (Easy, Juicy & Healthy)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each); 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp dried dill; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 lemon slices, halved; 1 tbsp capers; 2 tbsp salted butter; 2 tbsp dry white wine (e.g., Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio); Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Description

An easy, flavorful salmon baked in foil recipe made with lemon, butter, wine, and herbs. Moist, tender, and ready in just 20 minutes with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

Scale

2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried dill
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 lemon slices, halved
1 tbsp capers
2 tbsp salted butter
2 tbsp dry white wine (e.g., Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio)
Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Cut two large sheets of aluminum foil and place a salmon fillet in the center of each.
Season salmon with paprika, garlic powder, dried dill, kosher salt, and black pepper.
Top the salmon with lemon slices, capers, and pats of butter.
Pour 1 tablespoon of wine over each fillet.
Fold the sides of the foil up and over the salmon to seal the packet.
Place the foil packets on a rimmed baking sheet.
Bake for 15–20 minutes, depending on the thickness of your salmon.
Carefully open the foil packets, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

Make sure the foil packets are sealed tightly to trap steam and flavor.
Use a thermometer to ensure salmon reaches 145°F internal temperature.
For extra flavor, spoon the juices inside the foil over the salmon before serving.
You can prep this meal up to 8 hours in advance and refrigerate before baking.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Entrée
Method: Baked in Foil
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 fillet
Calories: 295
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 315 mg
Fat: 19.1 g
Saturated Fat: 8.4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 5 g
Fiber: 2.2 g
Protein: 23.7 g
Cholesterol: 91 mg

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