Herbed Salmon in Foil

By Master Chef on December 6th, 2018 · In Dinner, Fruits, Herbs and Spices, Holiday Meals, Holidays, Meals, Regional and Ethnic, ROTD, Seafood, Techniques, Vegetables

Herbed Salmon in Foil is a simple, delicious, flavorful way of preparing this tasty seafood with minimal effort and maximum results.

Herbed Salmon in Foil

Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

10 mins

Total time

25 mins

Author: Epicurus.com Kitchens

Recipe type: Seafood

Cuisine: Kosher

Serves: 4

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
2 Tablespoons chopped shallots divided
8 sprigs fresh dill or basil
2 teaspoons lime juice divided
8 fresh sorrel leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided

Instructions

Rinse salmon, pat dry.
Cut 4 (18 x 12 inch) pieces of heavy duty aluminum foil.
Light coat dull side of each foil square with cooking spray.
Center a dill sprig and a sorrel leaf on lower half of foil. Top with salmon.
Place another dill sprig and sorrel leaf on top of the fillet.
Sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped shallots, 1/2 teaspoon lime juice and a pinch of pepper.
Repeat procedure with remaining fillets.
Fold upper half of foil over fillets, meeting bottom edges of foil. Seal edges together making a 1/2 inch fold. Fold again.
Allow space for heat circulation and expansion. Repeat to seal each side.
Place foil packets on a baking sheet then bake at 400 degrees for 7 to 10 minutes. Cut a vent in the top of each packet and fold foil back. Spoon salmon and herbs onto warm plates.