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close up shot of a whole cooked salmon fillet set on a piece of foil and topped with lemon slices, herbs, and green onions.
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Lemon Butter Grilled Salmon

You’ll love this Lemon Butter Grilled Salmon recipe, seasoned with fresh herbs, garlic, and green onions.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: foil packet salmon, grilled salmon in foil, how to cook salmon, keto salmon, low carb dinner ideas
Servings: 6
Author: Katerina | Diethood

Ingredients

  • 1.5 to 2 pounds whole salmon fillet skin-on
  • salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
  • 4 green onions thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 whole lemon thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons butter cut into thin pats
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Cut out a large piece of foil, about 20"x20". Place the salmon on top of the foil, skin side down.
  • Season the fish with salt and pepper, and add fresh thyme. Sprinkle the top of the salmon fillet with green onions and garlic, plus lemon zest.
  • Add lemon slices on top of the fillet, followed with pats of butter.
  • Fold the foil over the salmon and seal it shut. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  • In the meantime, preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high; about 375˚F to 425˚F.
  • Place the salmon packet on the grill; cover the grill and cook for about 18 minutes.
  • Carefully open up the foil packet away from your face.
  • Close the grill and continue to cook for 5 to 8 more minutes, or until salmon is cooked through. Check for doneness with an instant-read meat thermometer; salmon is cooked through when internal temperature registers at 145˚F.
  • Remove the salmon from the grill and let it rest for about 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with parsley, cut, and serve.

Notes

  • Parchment paper instead of foil: Parchment paper is suitable for oven baking, but it should be avoided for grilling due to the fire risk.
  • Oven Method: Preheat the oven to 375˚F and bake foil-wrapped salmon for 15 to 18 minutes; open up the foil packet, and bake for 10 more minutes or until the fish's internal temperature registers at 145˚F.
  • Add Veggies: Grill quick-cooking veggies like zucchini, bell peppers, and green beans in separate packets.
  • Spice Things Up: Play around with pan-Asian flavors, Cajun seasoning, etc. Salmon is versatile and takes on various flavors. 

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 616mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 379IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg