Baked Parmesan Garlic Herb Salmon in Foil Recipe
This Baked Parmesan Garlic Herb Salmon in Foil is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender salmon topped with a rich blend of parmesan cheese, garlic, herbs, and a buttery lemon sauce. Wrapped in foil and baked to perfection, it results in moist, flaky fish with a deliciously golden topping, ideal for a quick and elegant meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon of choice
Parmesan Garlic Herb Butter Mixture
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Foil: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut a piece of foil large enough to fold up around the salmon and place it on a baking sheet for easy handling and cleanup.
- Make the Parmesan Garlic Herb Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, thoroughly combine the softened butter, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, grated parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and chopped fresh parsley to create a flavorful topping for the salmon.
- Prepare the Salmon: Place the salmon skin-side down on the prepared foil. Carefully gather the foil around the edges of the salmon, but do not seal it completely, creating an open foil packet.
- Apply the Topping: Evenly spread the parmesan garlic herb butter mixture over the top of the salmon, ensuring it is completely covered with the flavorful blend.
- Bake the Salmon: Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the salmon becomes firm and is nearly cooked through.
- Broil for Browning: Switch the oven to broil mode and broil the salmon for an additional 1 to 2 minutes to brown the top and create a deliciously crisp golden crust.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove the salmon from the oven, carefully open the foil, and garnish with additional chopped parsley and parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use fresh salmon for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust baking time depending on the thickness of the salmon fillets.
- Do not fully seal the foil to allow steam to escape and avoid sogginess.
- Broiling briefly at the end gives a nice browned finish but watch closely to prevent burning.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 2 days and gently reheated.
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