Grilled Salmon in Foil (w/ herby butter!)

This grilled salmon in foil needs to be the star of your next summer bbq. This grilled salmon is infused with herby butter making it ultra-tender and flakey!

Salmon on the Grill in Foil

We are back with another amazing grilled salmon recipe that is so easy to make and infused with tons of light and fresh flavors. We’ve got another basic grilled salmon recipe that’s ready in 8 minutes, but this one is a little different because it’s wrapped in foil.

We love wrapping salmon in foil because it infuses the salmon with whatever you’re cooking it in. In this recipe, we’re using an herby butter.

Looking to grill white fish? Here’s a fresh and simple grilled fish recipe!

How to Grill Salmon in Foil

This grilled salmon foil recipe is ready in under 30 minutes. You just can’t beat that for any meal. If you are looking for healthy, delicious, and fresh recipes to serve your family, start with this one right here.

Prep Salmon

Remove your salmon filets from the packaging and use two pieces of paper towel to remove as much moisture from the filets as possible.

Prep the herby butter topping. The flavor for the grilled salmon recipe comes from this glorious butter. It’s simple. All you have to do is mix cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper into softened butter and you’re golden.

Create Foil Pack

After that, it’s all about the foil pack. Place the salmon on a piece of heavy-duty foil and then fold all 4 sides in and seal. Just be sure there is no way for heat or liquid to escape.

Grill salmon in foil

Now it’s time to grill your salmon! Preheat grill to 400ºF. Once fully heated, place salmon directly over the flame on your grill and let cook for 8-10 minutes.

We recommend checking your salmon after 8 minutes. The goal is to have your salmon be lighter in color, firmer, and flakey! Not done? Seal her back up and keep cooking.

FAQ

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Salmon Marinade

Marinate your salmon right in the foil pack and then toss it on the grill for an easy, flavorful grilled salmon in foil recipe!

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Try it with Pineapple Salsa!

Take this recipe up a notch with a delicious pineapple salsa topper to add more flavor and nutrients to your meal!

Here’s what you need:

• pineapple
• chili powder
• red onion
• cilantro
• cherry tomatoes
• jalapeño
• apple cider vinegar
• lime juice
• salt

We suggest grilling your pineapple for extra flavor, but you have the option to skip that step altogether! Mix everything together and serve it with your salmon!

Serving Suggestions

Grains

We served this salmon next to stovetop quinoa, but try it next to cilantro lime rice or even a quinoa salad!

Grilled Vegetables

 Any kind of grilled veggie would be delightful next to this salmon. Here are some suggestions:

• Grilled Carrots– These grilled carrots are sweet and savory, perfectly cooked, and full of amazing flavor! Throw these grilled carrots on the grill and serve them alongside any of your favorite BBQ dishes.
• Grilled Zucchini– Turn on the grill and throw on some zucchini! Making grilled zucchini is easy and if you do it right you’ll end up with grilled zucchini with a little crunch rather than a soggy mess.
• Foil Pack Grilled Red Potatoes– These foil pack grilled potatoes are an easy side to add to any bbq. All you need to do to make these grilled potatoes in foil is toss them in olive oil, spices, and create a foil pack!

Drinks 

Complete your meal with one of these refreshing cocktails!

• Strawberry Vodka Lemonade– This Strawberry Vodka Lemonade is made with fresh strawberry puree, fresh squeezed lemons and a honey simple syrup, plus vodka, of course! Get ready for your new favorite homemade cocktail.
• Honey Greyhound Cocktail– It’s happy hour time! Make this Honey Greyhound Cocktail for a refreshing cocktail that is delicious, naturally sweetened, and perfect for a night out on the patio or the perfect cocktail to mix up when you have friends over.
• Skinny Margarita– Our signature skinny margarita recipe is made with 4 simple ingredients: lime juice, tequila, ice, and your choice of honey or agave simple syrup!

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 minutes

Cook:15 minutes minutes

Total:30 minutes minutes

Fat 20

Carbs 1

Protein 22

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.

• Remove from the oven and open the foil pack to let the steam out. Let rest for 5 minutes before eating.

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.

Nutrition facts

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