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Basil & Lemon Baked Salmon in Foil

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!  

Gluten-free lemon salmon recipe on tin foil for a healthy dinner.

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.

An overhead picture of a healthy salmon recipe with lemon slices and fresh herbs.

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.

Easy baked salmon recipe with lemons on a baking sheet lined with foil.

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!!)

A row of Basil & Lemon Baked Salmon on a baking sheet lined with foil.

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.

A close up picture of gluten-free baked salmon in foil with slices of lemon on top.

Basil & Lemon Baked Salmon in Foil Video

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Gluten-free lemon salmon recipe on tin foil for a healthy dinner.
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Basil & Lemon Baked Salmon in Foil

This salmon is baked in foil and topped with basil and lemon.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Seafood
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 265 kcal
Author London

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Place a large sheet of aluminum foil on a baking sheet and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Lay salmon fillets on aluminum foil, evenly spaced.
  3. In a medium-sized bowl combine butter, garlic, basil, juice, salt and pepper. Mix with a spoon until combined.

  4. Pour half of the lemon-basil sauce over salmon fillets. Reserve the remaining sauce for later.  Top each fillet with one lemon slice.

  5. Close aluminum foil around salmon to make a packet. Bake salmon for 15 minutes without undoing the foil packet.

  6. Open the foil packet, pour remaining lemon-basil sauce over fillets and return salmon to oven under a High broil for 5-7 minutes.

  7. Watch salmon closely while broiling. Once salmon starts to brown slightly, remove from oven and serve immediately.  See this recipe in Healthy Meal Plan #1

Recipe Video

Nutrition Facts
Basil & Lemon Baked Salmon in Foil
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 539mg 22%
Potassium 555mg 16%
Protein 22g 44%
Vitamin A 8.4%
Vitamin C 2.5%
Calcium 1.7%
Iron 5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

 

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    • LondonLondon says

      August 23, 2017 at 4:52 pm

      Hi Mallorie! I have not personally tried substituting coconut oil for the butter, but think it should be an easy substitution. Coconut oil will definitely have a much stronger flavor but should cook very similarly to butter. I would love to know if you try it out!

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  3. bonnie brezette says

    September 11, 2017 at 5:08 pm

    I liked it but advise not to use tin foil. Use parchment paper as a substitute…Read up on the dangers of tin foil including dementia.

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  4. Lena Elzayn says

    December 9, 2017 at 9:24 pm

    I was searching for Whole 30 compliant recipes when I found your pin for this. I’ve been feeling majorly emotional today about the loss of my mom (over 2 years ago) and really resonated with hearing your story. Just wanted to say, so sorry for your loss and sending you love. Also, linking to this recipe on my upcoming “Whole 30 recipes to try” blog post.

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    • LondonLondon says

      December 10, 2017 at 6:29 pm

      Hi Lena. Thank you so much for your comment and compassion. I am also extremely sorry for your recent loss. It never gets any easier after you lose a parent (whether 2 years or almost 10 years now), and there will be many sad days mixed in with happy days, but you do continually learn how to keep going. Thank you so much for including the salmon recipe in your upcoming whole 30 post! I look forward to reading it 🙂 Wishing you a happier and brighter week!

      Reply

  6. Bobby-Jo says

    February 17, 2018 at 1:06 am


    Yummo!! Made a great potato salad and made this salmon to go with. My hubby and two boys gobbled it up! Will definitely be on rotation.

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  9. Jolene says

    July 6, 2018 at 4:45 am


    My husband just recently started eating salmon and I was searching Pinterest for ways to make it when I ran across your recipe. He absolutely loved it, and I loved how easy it was to prepare and clean up! Thank you!

    Reply

  11. Lara says

    January 6, 2019 at 12:14 pm


    Hi. This recipe looks amazing! Is there a way to keep butter out of the recipe or substitute it for something else? Thank you.

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    • LondonLondon says

      January 6, 2019 at 4:37 pm

      Hi Lara! Yes! There absolutely is. My suggestion would be to get the vegan “butter” sticks by Earth Balance or another DF butter substitute (that still has that butter flavor). You can also use avocado or olive oil, too!

      Reply
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