Description
Tender, flaky salmon meets the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean in these easy-to-make foil packets, packed with cherry tomatoes, olives, garlic, and herbs for a healthy and delicious meal.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
4 lemon slices (plus extra wedges for serving)
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a grill to medium-high.
- Cut 4 large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, about 12×18 inches each.
- Place one salmon fillet in the center of each foil sheet.
- Drizzle each fillet with olive oil and season with garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Top each fillet with halved cherry tomatoes, sliced olives, red onion, and one lemon slice.
- Fold the foil over the salmon and vegetables, sealing the edges tightly to form a packet.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or grill for 12–15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Carefully open the packets (beware of steam), sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Swap salmon with cod or halibut for variation.
Add zucchini or bell pepper slices for extra veggies.
Use green olives or capers if Kalamata olives aren’t available.
Red pepper flakes can add a spicy kick.
Do not microwave leftovers to avoid drying out the salmon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with vegetables
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
