Foil Pack Garlic Butter Salmon - our weeknight favorite quick and easy dinner

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats while maintaining flavor.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Trout is a healthier option, while tilapia is often more affordable.

parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cilantro

Spinach adds nutrients, while cilantro is often less expensive.

lemon

🥗Healthier: lime

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is a budget-friendly alternative.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat until bubbling.

Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in lemon juice, thyme, and dill.

Season salmon fillets with kosher salt and black pepper on both sides.

Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish and drizzle with the melted butter and garlic mixture.

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.

Garnish with additional parsley and lemon wedges before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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