Baked Salmon in Foil Recipe
Salmon with Lemon and Herb Infused Olive Oil
Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings
Ingredients
- cup olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 (3 pound) salmon fillet
- cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 lemon, sliced
Directions
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375F (190C).
Step 2: In a bowl, combine cup olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, brown sugar, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Step 3: Place a large piece of aluminum foil on a baking sheet and brush it with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
Step 4: Place the salmon fillet, skin-side down, in the center of the foil.
Step 5: Drizzle the prepared olive oil mixture over the salmon.
Step 6: Fold up the edges of the foil over the salmon to create a sealed packet, ensuring the edges are tightly closed.
Step 7: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Step 8: Once cooked, garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 429
- Fat: 26g (34% Daily Value)
- Saturated Fat: 5g (23% Daily Value)
- Cholesterol: 96mg (32% Daily Value)
- Sodium: 131mg (6% Daily Value)
- Carbohydrates: 6g (2% Daily Value)
- Dietary Fiber: 1g (4% Daily Value)
- Total Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 42g (83% Daily Value)
- Vitamin C: 24mg (27% Daily Value)
- Calcium: 109mg (8% Daily Value)
- Iron: 2mg (11% Daily Value)
- Potassium: 827mg (18% Daily Value)
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Comments
Pinai Cook
10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM
The salmon was 2.5 lbs and the amount of liquid was just right. It took me 40 minutes to bake and make sure the center was cooked. I marinated it overnight, did not wrap in foil but covered the dish with foil. It came out so delicious, everyone loved it. I did not have fresh parsley,but the dried parsley worked just fine. Will bake again.
Momma7
01/21/2023 07:43:03 PM
Great salmon recipe! Repeat request by my boys after they discovered they actually love salmon. I didn't have parsley but I put lemon slices and sprigs of fresh rosemary on top of the fish before I wrapped it and put it in the oven; this was lovely. And I only used 2 tsp of brown sugar, increased the juice to that of a whole lemon ( which was 3 and 1/2 Tablespoons) and used 2 and 1/2 tsp of minced garlic from a jar since that's easier. For the thicker pieces of salmon, I cooked them 35 minutes and the thinner pieces I put in for 25 minutes and wrapping them in two different packets worked great.
Lori Howard
11/09/2018 06:06:07 PM
Awesome. I added red pepper flakes and about 1.5 tablespoons of honey. Then topped with capers, cuz I love capers and salmon together. Plus used Himalayan pink salt instead of regular and ground peppercorn medley for added flavor. Super tasty. Made a giant 4 lbs slab and divided into 1 oz portions for lunches, baggied and froze. Reheats at work super easy.
Cathy B
04/20/2024 12:03:04 AM
I didn’t care for the smell of this! I think that it was the herbs, oregano and thyme. I prefer soy sauce and smoke it on the outdoor grill.
Alycia Keating
10/22/2020 08:03:37 PM
I am not a very good cook and our oven is a full 50 degrees too cool, so cooking is always fraught with potential awfulness. But this came out well! I substituted 1 TBSP maple syrup and 1 teaspoon of dill for the brown sugar and oregano, respectively, and it came out tasting lovely. A little heavy for my liking; I might forego the garlic next time or use less of it. All in all a good recipe.
Tony L
07/30/2018 01:16:55 PM
Not at the top of the search results, but I'm glad I had the patience to continue looking. This recipe is a gem, and as said, simple to make. Everyone at home loved it. The only thing I did different was to add some sliced onions on top of the fillet before sealing the foil. But I'm sure it would have also turned great without it.
Suzy Gallentine
09/21/2018 05:59:15 PM
I didn't wrap it in foil, instead baked it on 375 for about 20 minutes. I'm not a salmon person, and had no idea what to expect but this was downright delicious. I LOVED it. So did my roommate! Great recipe, easy to make with things you already have laying around.
Connie Castner Deemer
01/24/2019 01:11:26 PM
This had good flavor. Are used fresh time because I had it on hand. Also I opened up the foil and bake for another 10 minutes because I wanted it to be a little drier than it was.
Lisa M Unterholzner
04/14/2019 02:45:20 PM
My dad loves salmon so i thought i would try this version in the foil pack since sometimes when i cook right in the oven it seems dry, this came out wonderful, very tender and flavorful. I didnt have oregano so i left out, i did add parsely flakes on top before i cooked.
Gorging Gourmet
07/27/2022 11:35:54 PM
This is a great way to make salmon. The Flash was very tender and moist not over or undercooked. I'm going to try the same method with some different spices. Very good thank you!
Sara Kohler
10/04/2018 07:31:58 PM
This was delicious. I was looking for a recipe with flavor and this delivered. Next time I might increase the brown sugar from 1 tablespoon to 1.5 just so that it's evenly spread across the whole filet.
CoralYak8956
05/02/2025 08:26:17 PM
So simple felt impossible to make a mistake which is important after spending so much money on the fish. Came out great my boyfriend was impressed
Margaret Thompson
03/30/2025 02:18:07 AM
Couldn’t believe how good it turned out.
CoralPrawn5136
03/28/2025 01:46:09 AM
Easy peasy to prepare. Great flavor and salmon came out perfect!
jules
02/24/2025 12:43:46 AM
I'm very pleased with this recipe. Love the herbs.. garlic , oregano, yummy baked in this delicious dish
Ray Ortiz Sr
02/23/2025 10:56:17 PM
It came out great! Thanks!
honmom33
09/04/2024 05:15:30 AM
Left out the brown sugar, or any sugar. No parsley, found a bottle of salt, dried smoked peppers, garlic, onion, oregano, parsley, used lightly, and squeezed lemon and a touch of orange juice...kids loved it. Would use butter instead of olive oil next time. Fish was perfectly timed in recipe, was just 👍😊 wonderful!
ChillyHoney6286
08/02/2024 02:30:03 AM
Cooked smaller portion (1lb Atlantic salmon), kept all ingredients the same just used less 0f them. Simple and easy wonderful taste with the garlic flavor and lemony zing!
CyanYuzu5516
06/16/2024 07:44:31 PM
This was so delicious, loved it!
Kristine McGill-Arneson
06/02/2024 10:29:30 PM
Needed a little more salt and pepper but otherwise very good