Baked Salmon in Foil
Description
This baked salmon in foil is made with a large fillet of salmon seasoned with herbs, lemon, and brown sugar, wrapped in a foil packet, then baked.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup olive oil
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5 cloves cloves garlic, minced or pressed through a garlic press
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2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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aluminum foil
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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1 (3 pound) salmon fillet
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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1 lemon, sliced
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
Combine 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, brown sugar, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
3
Place a large piece of aluminum foil on a baking sheet and brush with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Place salmon, skin-side down, in the middle of the foil. Drizzle with olive oil mixture.
4
Fold up the edges of the foil over salmon to create a packet, making sure to seal the edges.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices.