Grilled Salmon in Foil
This rich, garlic butter Grilled Salmon in Foil will forever make you fall in love with Salmon!! Plus you won't believe how quick and easy it is to prepare on the grill... and even in the oven!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Salmon filets fresh or thawed with skin on one side (for flavor)
- 1 stick of Butter Softened (½ cup)
- ½ cup real Mayonnaise
- 6 Garlic Cloves finely minced
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan Cheese
- ¼ tsp Oregano
- ¼ tsp Basil
- 1/8 tsp. of Salt (optional)
- 1 Tbsp fresh squeezed Lemon Juice (optional) (optional)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Rinse your salmon filets under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine Butter, Mayo, Parmesan, Garlic, Oregano, Lemon Juice, Basil & Salt and stir well.
- Lay Salmon skin filet side down on sheet of aluminum foil.
- Then evenly spoon the sauce over Salmon, before loosely closing up foil.
- Cook for approx. 10 - 12 minutes on Grill at 400 degrees. No need to flip. Cook time will vary depending on the thickness of your filets.
- Salmon will be done when the meat flakes easily. (The USDA recommends a 145 degree internal temperature, but chefs commonly prefer 135-140 degrees when using a reputable source for salmon, as this will produce a better flavored, moist salmon filet. Keep in mind previously frozen Salmon is often served raw in sushi.)
- Easy peasy, and no mess or lingering odors. Just incredibly delicious salmon!
Notes
Oven-Baked Salmon Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Spray a 9x13 Casserole Dish with non stick Cooking Spray.
- Place salmon filets in casserole dish and evenly spoon sauce over filets.
- Place casserole dish in the oven.
- Depending on the thickness of your salmon filets, bake for 14-18 minutes, or until your salmon flakes easily with a fork.
