Zesty Mediterranean Foil-Baked Salmon
This Zesty Mediterranean Foil-Baked Salmon is a healthy and flavorful meal that cooks in under 20 minutes with minimal cleanup. Salmon fillets are baked in foil packets with cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, feta, lemon, and herbs.
Equipment
- Aluminum foil
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 Salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin on or off
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup Feta cheese crumbled
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 Lemon thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare four large pieces of aluminum foil, approximately 12x18 inches each.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and place one in the center of each foil piece.
- Drizzle olive oil over each fillet and season with dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Evenly distribute the halved cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives around and on top of each salmon fillet.
- Place a few thin slices of lemon on top of each fillet, then sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
Cooking
- Seal the foil packets by bringing the long sides together and folding them down tightly, then crimp the short ends securely to prevent steam from escaping.
- Place the packets on a baking sheet and bake for 12-18 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Carefully open the foil packets, being mindful of the steam, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For an extra touch of flavor, you can add a sprig of fresh dill or thyme to each packet before sealing. Be careful when opening the hot foil packets, as steam can escape quickly.