Description
Mediterranean salmon packets blend fresh ingredients with zesty lemon garlic butter sauce, creating a quick weeknight dinner delight. Generous foil-wrapped fish emerges perfectly tender, inviting you to savor each succulent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) salmon fillets
- ½ pineapple, halved and sliced
- 4 large cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 stick (115 g) butter
- 2 tbsps honey
- 2 tbsps fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F, setting the stage for a flavor-packed salmon and pineapple ensemble.
- Sauce Creation: In a saucepan, meld butter, honey, garlic, and lemon juice into a silky, aromatic sauce. Incorporate parsley for a vibrant herbal note, whisking until fully integrated.
- Foil Arrangement: Layer four aluminum foil sheets with pineapple slices, dusting them with cracked black pepper to awaken the tropical base.
- Salmon Placement: Nestle salmon fillets atop the pineapple foundation, allowing the sweet fruit to infuse the fish. Cascade the honey-lemon garlic butter sauce generously over each fillet.
- Seasoning and Sealing: Sprinkle salt and additional parsley across the salmon. Meticulously fold foil edges to create moisture-preserving packets that will intensify the dish’s aromatic essence.
- Baking Process: Slide the sealed packets onto a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes. The salmon is ready when it transforms into a flaky, translucent delicacy that practically melts on the tongue.
- Serving: Carefully unveil the packets, releasing a burst of fragrant steam. Present immediately, showcasing the tender salmon embraced by caramelized pineapple slices.
Notes
- Choose Fresh Salmon: Select high-quality, bright-colored salmon fillets without dark spots or strong fishy odor for best results.
- Master Foil Packet Technique: Create tight, well-sealed packets to lock in moisture and prevent steam from escaping during baking.
- Watch Cooking Time Carefully: Salmon cooks quickly and can dry out; check at 15 minutes to ensure perfectly tender, flaky texture.
- Customize Flavor Combinations: Experiment with different herbs like dill or thyme instead of parsley to personalize the dish’s aromatic profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg