Honey Salmon in Foil
A no-fuss, super easy salmon dish that’s baked in foil for the most tender, most flavorful salmon ever!
Salmon in foil isn’t the prettiest thing in the world but despite it’s looks, it is by far the best kind of salmon I have ever had.
Now if you’re not familiar with the foil method, it’s really just a super easy and simple way to prepare fish.
Simply season the salmon in this sweet garlic mixture loaded with fresh thyme, fold it up and pop it in the oven.
That’s it!
After 15 minutes, you’ll have a wonderfully seasoned salmon that easily flakes with a fork.
Serve with rice and/or vegetables and dinner is set!
Honey Salmon in Foil
A no-fuss, super easy salmon dish that’s baked in foil for the most tender, most flavorful salmon ever!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 pounds salmon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, garlic, olive oil, white wine vinegar, thyme, salt and pepper, to taste.
- Place salmon onto prepared baking sheet and fold up all 4 sides of the foil. Spoon the honey mixture over the salmon. Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon, covering completely and sealing the packet closed.
- Place into oven and bake until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.*
- Serve immediately.
Notes
*Baking time may need to be adjusted depending on the thickness of the salmon.
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Will try it out !
Delicious! I’ve made this a few times, and it’s always great. I like to add chile flakes to it for a little kick!
Tasted great but my salmon must have been way bigger because it took another 10 minutes in the oven to be even near to cooked. It was still jelly in the middle after 15 minutes.
Absolutely delicious. I would like to make it to serve as the centrepiece at a buffet.
Do you think it would be okay to serve at room temperature? I want to make sure it is appropriate before the big day.
Easy and delicious! Made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it.
About to make right now! Looks amazing just want to ask can I substitute the honey for maple syrup?
Absolutely!
Wow! I’m a beginner in the kitchen, but my taste buds are used to the best. This is so simple but tastes amazing! So proud of myself. Thank you!
I’m with the gentleman who was asking about the brown and light brown in center thing. Its in the picture with the glass bowl of ingredients. There’s honey and vinegar on the bottom, then garlic, chopped thyme that’s green, but there is another pile of something in there that is darker on bottom edges, probably from liquid absorption, and center is some kind of beige, sage color pile of herbs. What is that?? There isn’t anything else listed besides salt and pepper to taste.
Sharon, here are all the ingredients in the bowl:
1/4 cup honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
This is the best salmon dish ever! It’s become one of our families favorite ways to prepare salmon. It’s simple to put together, takes little time to bake and is a cinch to clean up!
Delicious recipe!
I have been using this recipe for a few years now and it is my kids favorite dinner, all 5 eat it so I have to make double!
Amazing!
I am looking to make this for a large group (20-30 people) Do you think I could do several portions on a pan (maybe 12?) and tightly cover the pan with foil? Do you think it would bake up properly like that?
What a great idea! But unfortunately, without having tried this myself, I cannot answer with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment when making substitutions and modifications.
Tried this the other night, turned out great. i used roasted garlic and did half rice vinegar half cider vinegar and added a splash of soy sauce. thanks a bunch for this
You’re very welcome Dustin! Glad it turned out so good.
Can the salmon be frozen??
Freezing sounds like an amazing idea but unfortunately, I cannot answer this with certainty as I have never tried freezing this myself. Please use your best judgment for freezing and reheating.
Just made this – absolutely delicious, whole family LOVED it, thanks for the recipe
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Kate!
This looks good! I actually have salmon and i was thinking of what ingredients to mix then i saw this recipe of yours! But my thym is the dry one fro. McCormick. Is it okay?
Yes, of course. The ratio for dry to fresh herbs is typically 1:3. Hope that helps!
I love salmon and this recipe sounds awesome. Can’t wait to try it. Thank you for posting your recipes.
Can you use parchment paper instead of foil? I worry about the aluminum leaching into the fish.
Yes, absolutely.
I made this last night for dinner and it was DELICIOUS! I didn’t have white wine vinegar or fresh Thyme, so I used rice vinegar, and (McCormick’s) Thyme Leaves and it came out PERFECT!
Can this recipe be done by steaming? I only have the steam oven to work with. Really want to try this recipe!
I actually have not. Sorry!
Homerun on the first try! My husband and son lapped it up. Wouldn’t change a thing. Thank you!