Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz/170 g each)
2 lemons (one thinly sliced, one juiced)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped (or 1 Tbsp dried)
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional: 1 teaspoon honey or Dijon mustard for glaze
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
Tear four large pieces of aluminum foil, each large enough to fully enclose a salmon fillet.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped basil, and honey or mustard if using.
Place each salmon fillet in center of a foil piece. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Top each fillet with several lemon slices, then drizzle evenly with basil‑lemon mixture.
Fold and seal each foil packet securely on all sides to prevent steam from escaping.
Arrange foil packets on a baking sheet. Bake for 15–18 minutes, depending on fillet thickness, until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove from oven and let rest sealed for 2 minutes. Carefully open foil (watch the steam), then transfer salmon to plates or serve directly in packets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main course
