Salmon Fillets Wrapped in Foil with Dill Recipe - Kosher Healing Food

📌 Recipe Overview

• Servings: 4

• Yield: 4 individual foil packets

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Cook Time: 18–20 minutes

• Difficulty: Easy

• Cooking Vessel: Oven or outdoor grill (using foil packets)

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🛒 Ingredients

For the Salmon Packets:

• 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on or skinless)

• 4 tbsp olive oil (or melted margarine for richness)

• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 2 tsp lemon zest

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (plus sprigs for garnish)

• 1 tsp kosher salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 4 lemon slices

Optional Vegetables for Foil Packets:

• Thinly sliced zucchini, carrots, or asparagus spears

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven or Grill:

   • Oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C).

   • Grill: Preheat to medium-high heat.

2. Prepare Foil Packets:

   • Tear 4 large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.

   • Lightly brush or spray with oil to prevent sticking.

3. Season the Salmon:

   • Place one salmon fillet in the center of each foil sheet.

   • Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.

   • Sprinkle with garlic, dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.

   • Top each fillet with a lemon slice.

   • Add vegetables around the fillet if using.

4. Seal the Packets:

   • Fold foil over salmon, sealing edges tightly to form a packet.

5. Cook:

   • Oven: Place packets on a baking sheet and bake for 18–20 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork.

   • Grill: Place packets directly on grates, cover, and cook 15–18 minutes.

6. Serve:

   • Open packets carefully (steam will escape).

   • Garnish with extra fresh dill before serving.

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📊 Nutritional Information (per serving, without vegetables)

• Calories: ~330

• Protein: 34g

• Fat: 20g

• Carbohydrates: 2g

• Fiber: 0g

• Sugars: 0g
  (Values approximate, varies with portion size and oil used.)

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🥗 Dietary Adaptations

• Gluten-Free: Recipe is naturally gluten-free.

• Low-Sodium: Reduce or omit added salt; boost with extra herbs and lemon.

• Low-Fat: Use cooking spray instead of oil and reduce margarine.

• Pescatarian-Friendly: Fully compliant.

• Dairy-Free (Kosher): Recipe uses olive oil; if using margarine, ensure it’s pareve.

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💡 Tips & Troubleshooting

• Fish too dry? Don’t overcook; remove as soon as fish flakes easily.

• Foil burning on grill? Double-wrap foil or reduce grill temperature slightly.

• Sauce too bland? Add a splash of white wine or a pinch of smoked paprika to the packet.

• Want crispier texture? Open foil packets for the last 2–3 minutes under the broiler.

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📝 Notes

• A classic, light dish ideal for Shabbat meals, festive gatherings, or Sukkot in the sukkah.

• Pair with roasted potatoes, quinoa, or a fresh cucumber-dill salad.

• Leftovers flake beautifully into salads or grain bowls the next day.

• This method works with other fish like cod or trout — just adjust cooking times.

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