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grilled salmon in foil pack with herbs and butter
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Easy Grilled Salmon in Foil

This incredible grilled salmon in foil is made with an herby butter in less than 30 minutes! It's high protein and low carb making it the ultimate healthy summer meal.
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 30 minutes
Fat 20
Carbs 1
Protein 22
Yield 2

Ingredients

Grilled Salmon in Foil

  • 2/3 lb. salmon sliced into 2 fillets
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro or parsley
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice ~1/2 lime

Pineapple Salsa

  • 1 small pineapple cored and cut into strips (~2 cups chopped)
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 red onion minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh minced cilantro
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced jalapeño
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Grilled Salmon in Foil

  • Preheat grill to 400ºF. Spray a large piece of tin foil with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Prepare salmon filets by patting dry with a paper towel and seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Then, mix together softened butter, cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Spread the butter mixture on top of the salmon filets and transfer them onto the tin foil. Then, squeeze on lime juice.
  • Create a foil pack by folding the top half of the tin foil over the salmon and pinching the sides together. Make sure there are no holes where air can escape.
  • Grill salmon at 400ºF for 8-10 minutes* or until the internal temperature is 135ºF and flakey.
    Grilled salmon in foil on a grill.
  • Remove from the oven and open the foil pack to let the steam out. Let rest for 5 minutes before eating.
    Grilled salmon in foil on a plate.

Pineapple Salsa

  • In a medium-size bowl, mix together onion, cilantro, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño, apple cider vinegar, and lime juice. Place in the refrigerator for later.
  • Prepare pineapple by coring and slicing into strips. Season with 1/2 tablespoon of chili powder and about 1/8 teaspoon of salt.
  • Grill pineapple at 400ºF over direct heat for 12-15 minutes, rotating every 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, let cool, and then cut into small chunks.
  • Add pineapple to the rest of the salsa ingredients and mix well.

Tips & Notes

  • Oven: option to also bake the salmon in the oven. Follow the steps in making your foil pack and then bake at 400ºF for 7-10 minutes, or until flakey.
  • Cook time varies based on the size and thickness of the salmon filets.
  • Nutrition information is just for the salmon.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g