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Garlic Butter Salmon is a simple foil packet dinner recipe that’s oven-baked for a quick & healthy dinner or made on the grill at your next backyard BBQ.
My friends, my family is crazy for fish. They absolutely love seafood and it makes them so incredibly happy when I make it for them.
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Albertsons. All opinions are 100% mine.
I didn’t grow up having seafood very often. So when I was first out on my own, it wasn’t natural for me to add it to my dinner menu.
But once I realized just how much they all love it, I made it a point to learn how to make some of their favorite recipes at home.
The best part is that making seafood is easier than it seems – which makes me really happy. Because if you know me, then you know that I’m all about the easy recipes around here.
garlic butter salmon in foil
So I was browsing the Albertson’s website trying to come up with a plan for the week. Then I came across this Sockeye Salmon from Open Nature®.
I knew the family would love a good salmon dinner and it was a great opportunity for me to test out my oven-baked method on the grill since the weather is so nice right now.
When I looked at the details of the Open Nature seafood products I was impressed that 100% of Open Nature seafood is wild-caught, contains no preservatives, and all of the products now bare the Responsible Choice™ logo of sustainable sourcing.
That makes me feel great knowing that I am feeding my family top-quality products.
Here are some commonly asked questions
Where can I find Open Nature Responsible Choice Seafood?
I shopped at Albertson’s, but you can also find this sockeye salmon at the Albertsons Companies family of stores, including Safeway, ACME Markets, Jewel-Osco, Vons, Randalls, Shaw’s Supermarket, Star Market, Tom Thumb, and Vons. Albertsons also offers Grocery Delivery and Drive Up & Go™ for convenient ways to shop!
What does Responsible Choice labeling mean?
Responsible Choice Label shows you that the Seafood products have been raised or caught in ways that help safeguard future supplies, helping to keep ocean ecosystems thriving.
Why shop at Albertson’s?
Not only do I love the convenience of the locations but the variety of top quality products that I can get at Alberton’s is unmatched. Plus, Albertson’s proudly stands behind Open Nature products with a 100% money-back guarantee.
Can I make this salmon in the oven?
Yes, you absolutely can bake this in the oven instead of the using grill if the weather isn’t permitting. Just cook at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes if baking in 2 large pieces and at about 25 minutes if you cut it into 4 smaller pieces.
What else can I add to the foil packet?
The possibilities are endless. We love making salmon foil packets using asparagus, broccoli, corn, zucchini or potatoes. You can also do a veggie medley and add them all in there if you like.
What other seasonings can be used on this salmon?
If you want to change up this garlic butter salmon recipe, you can leave out the lemon and garlic and add in a teriyaki glaze or chili powder.
How many can this serve?
This recipe makes 1 large salmon filet. It will depend on how you want to divide it. I cut this one in half because I knew my family would then divide it up how they wanted to later. But for large appetites, you can cut into thirds or portion out into 4 pieces.
Salmon in Foil
Can this recipe be doubled?
Absolutely. If you are cooking for a crowd, I highly recommend picking up several filets. You can bake or grill them all at the same time. The cooking time will not change.
Can this foil packet salmon be cooked from frozen?
Since you are basically steaming the salmon in the foil packet, you can make this from a frozen salmon filet. However, I do recommend thawing it first as it won’t be as flaky or tender when cooking it frozen.
HOW DO YOU MAKE GARLIC BUTTER SALMON?
- Preheat the oven or grill to 375 degrees.
- Layout large pieces of foil on the counter, one for each piece you are cooking.
- Place the vegetables in the center of the foil.
- Cut the salmon into however many pieces you plan on making and place them on top of the vegetables on the foil.
- Pull the sides of the foil up so that the ingredients are contained.
- Melt the butter with the garlic and pour over the salmon pieces.
- Sprinkle with seasonings and then lay the lemon slice on top of each piece.
- Pull the foil together at the top and roll it tightly closed so that the steam is contained in the packet.
- Place either in the oven on a baking sheet, or on the grill over indirect heat.
- Cook 20-25 minutes for smaller pieces, up to 30 minutes if cooking in 2 large pieces.
- Internal temp should be 120 degrees for med-rare, 130 degrees for med-well and can go up to 145 degrees.
- Be sure to pull out at 5 degrees under since it will continue to cook while it rests.
What is the best way to store leftover Garlic Butter Salmon?
Place any remaining salmon in an airtight container and keep refrigerated until ready to serve again.
To reheat, place the salmon on a baking sheet and warm in a 275°F oven for about 15 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 125°F to 130°F to avoid drying out.
To use the microwave, cook at about 35% power in 30-second intervals until hot. Make sure to readjust the salmon on the plate to ensure it heats evenly.
Can Garlic Butter Salmon be made on a pellet grill?
You bet. Because pellet grills cook similarly to an oven, you can follow the same instructions for the grill as the oven directions here.
To make Garlic Butter Salmon in foil you will need…
- Open Nature Sockeye Salmon filet
- green beans or asparagus
- butter
- minced garlic
- fin and feathers seasoning
- lemon
- heavy-duty foil
- parsley for garnish
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No matter how you make them, these Garlic Butter Salmon filets are a great quick and easy dinner.
Shop Open Nature® seafood exclusively at your local Albertson’s store.
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Garlic Butter Salmon
Course dinner
Servings: 4 people
Garlic Butter Salmon is a simple foil packet dinner recipe that’s oven-baked for a quick & healthy dinner or made on the grill at your next backyard BBQ.
Prep Time 7 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 37 minutes mins
Ingredients
- 1 Open Nature Sockeye Salmon filet
- 4 cups green beans or asparagus
- ½ cup butter
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp fin and feathers seasoning
- 1 lemon cut into wheels
- parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the oven or grill to 375 degrees.
Layout large pieces of foil on the counter, one for each piece you are cooking.
Divide the vegetables between all the foil sheets and place them in the center of the foil.
Cut the salmon into however many pieces you plan on making and place them on top of the vegetables on the foil.
Pull the sides of the foil up so that the ingredients are contained.
Melt the butter with the garlic and pour over the salmon pieces.
Sprinkle with seasonings and then lay the lemon slice on top of each piece.
Pull the foil together at the top and roll it tightly closed so that the steam is contained in the packet.
Place either in the oven on a baking sheet, or on the grill over indirect heat.
Cook 20-25 minutes for smaller pieces, up to 30 minutes if cooking in 2 large pieces.
Internal temp should be 120 degrees for med-rare, 130 degrees for med-well and can go up to 145 degrees.
Be sure to pull out at 5 degrees under since it will continue to cook while it rests.
Notes
Change it up – make this with any type of fish filet AND you can make this in the air fryer.
- fish fillets
- 1-2 tbsp sauce ingredients – such as teriyaki, sesame oil, lemon juice, orange juice, pineapple juice.
- 2-3 tsp dry seasonings such as salt, pepper, Old Bay seasoning, chili powder, garlic, or onion powder.
- orange, lemon, or pineapple slices
- Combine any seasonings and sauce ingredients and brush over the top of the filet.
- Add a sprinkle of dry seasonings.
- Cook at 400 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes (10 min for cod) or until it flakes easily when pulled at with a fork.
- Remove and serve with additional sauce, your favorite glaze, or just a lemon slice on top.
**you can also make a sauce by mixing 1/4 cup evaporated milk or heavy cream, 3 tbsp flavoring such as hot sauce, garlic paste, pesto or mustard, 2 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp granulated garlic, and 1-1/2 tsp salt – heating over medium heat until thickened.
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