Skinny Salmon And Vegetable Foil Pack Dinners Recipes

SALMON FOIL-PACK DINNER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Set out 2 large squares of foil, nonstick side up, one on top of the other. Layer sweet potato, zucchini, and squash in the middle of the top sheet, seasoning each layer with mesquite seasoning. Place salmon filet on top. Fold over the foil to seal the packet tightly.
• Bake in preheated oven until vegetables are tender and fish flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

BAKED SALMON FOIL PACKETS WITH VEGETABLES (+ GRILL OPTION!)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C), or preheat the grill to medium.
• Lay out 4 large squares of foil (at least 12x12 inches (30x30 cm)). Place a salmon fillet in the center of each piece of foil. Divide the veggies evenly among the foil around the salmon.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, parsley and dill.
• Use about half of the oil mixture to brush the salmon, getting most of the garlic onto the salmon. Pour the remaining oil mixture evenly over the veggies. Lightly sprinkle more salt and pepper over the salmon and veggies.
• Fold the foil over and seal shut to form packets. Place onto a baking sheet.
• Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or grill (covered) for 13-18 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork or is done to your liking.

SKINNY SALMON AND VEGETABLE FOIL-PACK DINNERS

Steps:

• Thaw fish, if frozen. Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Cut into four serving-size pieces, if necessary. Set aside. In a small saucepan cook carrots, covered, in a small amount of boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside. Tear off four 24-inch pieces of 18-inch-wide heavy foil. Fold each in half to make four 18x12-inch pieces.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl combine carrots, mushrooms, green onion, the 1 tablespoon oregano, garlic, orange peel, half of the salt, and half of the pepper; toss gently.
• Divide vegetables among the four pieces of foil, placing vegetables in center of each piece. Place one piece of salmon on top of each portion of vegetables. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of the oil over each piece of salmon. Sprinkle each with remaining salt and pepper; top with orange slices and, if desired, a sprig of oregano. Bring together two opposite edges of foil and seal with a double fold. Fold remaining ends to completely enclose the food, allowing space for steam to build. Place the foil packets in a single layer on a baking pan.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until carrots are tender and fish begins to flake when tested with a fork. Open packets carefully to allow steam to escape. Transfer the packets to individual plates.

SALMON VEGGIE PACKETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Cut four 18x15-in. pieces of parchment paper or heavy-duty foil: fold each crosswise in half, forming a crease. In a large bowl, mix wine, oil, salt and pepper. Add vegetables and toss to coat., In a small bowl, mix the first five salmon ingredients. To assemble, lay open one piece of parchment paper; place a salmon fillet on one side. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons wine mixture; top with one-fourth of the vegetables., Fold paper over fish and vegetables; fold the open ends two times to seal. Repeat with remaining packets. Place on baking sheets., Bake until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 12-16 minutes, opening packets carefully to allow steam to escape., To serve, squeeze lemon juice over vegetables.

SALMON AND VEGETABLES IN FOIL

Steps:

• Cut four sheets of foil; place fillet on each sheet, slightly off center.
• Sprinkle each with lemon juice, ginger, herbs, and salt and pepper; drizzle with olive oil.
• Divide potatoes, peas, carrot, and zucchini among foil sheets.
• Fold foil over to form a rectangle, and crimp all edges tightly.
• Bake on baking sheet at 400 for 15 minutes or until fish is just cooked through; garnish with parsley.

GRILLED SALMON AND RICE FOIL PACKS

Steps:

• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Spray four 18x12-inch sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil with cooking spray.
• Mix rice and broth in medium bowl. Let stand about 5 minutes or until most of broth is absorbed. Stir in carrots.
• Place salmon fillet on center of each foil piece. Sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning salt and salt; top with chives. Arrange lemon slices over salmon. Spoon rice mixture around each fillet. Fold foil over salmon and rice so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again. Allow space on sides for circulation and expansion.
• Cover and grill packets 4 to 6 inches from low heat 11 to 14 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork. Place packets on plates. Cut large X across top of each packet; fold back foil.