June 15, 2017

Basil & Lemon Baked Salmon in Foil

Name: Basil & Lemon Baked Salmon in Foil
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs salmon (cut into 6 fillets); 6 Tbsp butter (melted); 1 clove garlic (crushed); 1 handful basil (finely chopped); 2 Tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp pepper; 6 lemon slices; See this recipe in Healthy Meal Plan #1

25 mins 265 cals 6 servs

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Basil & lemon baked salmon in foil is a healthy salmon recipe and an easy way to make a low-carb, Paleo and gluten-free dinner the whole family will love!

We would be celebrating with this basil & lemon baked salmon in foil, a few side dishes, and of course a huge peanut butter or chocolate cake for dessert.

Dessert was always my dad’s favorite.

It’s not often I get too personal on here. However, Father’s Day is this weekend and I can’t help but get a little emotional.

It’s been over nine years since I last hugged my dad. A hug I will never forget.

I can still feel his arms squeezing me tight and telling me how much he loved me.

He was the best dad ever. A father to four boys and two girls.

My dad attended every sports game, dance recital, piano performance, school play, awards ceremony, and any other event his kids were in.

He was the man. And I was his princess.

So much has happened since that cold and dreary day in 2008. I graduated college and then dental school.

I met and married the love of my life. We moved to Austin and bought our first house.

I started this food blog where I get to make yummy recipes like this lemon salmon every day.

My little sister and two of my brothers got married. Three more grandchildren were born. The list goes on and on.

Celebrate Your Men with this Lemon Baked Salmon in Foil!

This weekend in June has and always will be difficult for me. No matter how old I am, no matter how many years it has been.

I know there are many of you out there that can completely relate. It’s OK to be sad, but it’s also OK to be happy for those you still have in your life.

You may be celebrating your dad, your husband, your grandfather, your father-in-law, or another father-figure in your life this weekend.

Whoever it is you are celebrating, please make sure to give him lots of love.

Whether that is making this basil & lemon baked salmon in foil for lunch, going for a hike, or playing catch outside, cherish each and every minute you have with them.

(This lemon & basil baked salmon in foil takes minimal prep so you can maximize your time with your men!!)

How Can You Evolve this Healthy Salmon Recipe?

While this basil and lemon salmon in foil is already a low-carb, Paleo, whole30, and gluten-free dinner recipe, there are a few tweaks you can make:

Try using dill instead of basil.
Switch up the citrus and try out limes or oranges!
Not a fan of baking salmon in foil? Feel free to use parchment paper instead.