Grilled Salmon in Foil Recipe
Original Recipe Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cups brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 2 (1 pound) fillets salmon fillets, cut in half
- Aluminum foil
- cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, or more to taste
Directions
Step 1: Preheat your outdoor grill to medium heat. Lightly oil the grill grate to prevent sticking.
Step 2: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, sea salt, lemon-pepper seasoning, and seasoned salt.
Step 3: Coat the halved salmon fillets with the seasoning mixture, ensuring they are evenly covered.
Step 4: Place the salmon fillets on 2 to 4 sheets of aluminum foil, depending on size. Drizzle the fillets with olive oil and liquid smoke for added flavor.
Step 5: Fold the top of each piece of foil over the salmon, leaving the sides open. Create a tent-like structure to allow heat to circulate around the fish.
Step 6: Place the foil packets on the preheated grill. Cook the salmon for 15 to 25 minutes, depending on thickness, until it easily flakes with a fork. Open the foil during the last 5 minutes of cooking to allow the salmon to lightly brown.
Tips
- If you don't have a grill, you can also bake the salmon at 350F (175C) for 15 to 25 minutes. Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the fillets.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 25g Fat | 41g Carbs | 20g Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 465 | 32% Daily Value | 15% Daily Value | 39% Daily Value |
Additional Nutritional Information:
- Saturated Fat: 4g (21% Daily Value)
- Cholesterol: 56mg (19% Daily Value)
- Sodium: 458mg (20% Daily Value)
- Total Sugars: 40g
- Vitamin C: 3mg (4% Daily Value)
- Calcium: 51mg (4% Daily Value)
- Iron: 3mg (18% Daily Value)
- Potassium: 401mg (9% Daily Value)
Note: 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
Nancy Garcia
10/11/2025 07:00:42 AM
I found it decent, but my husband really enjoyed it, so we rated it 4 stars overall.
Dennis Thompson
10/10/2025 12:27:23 PM
This dish was both easy to make and delicious. The salmon fillet was thick, yet cooked perfectly in just 15 minutes. During the final 5 minutes of cooking, I removed the fillets from the foil and placed them directly on the grill to achieve beautiful grill marks.