Creamy Garlic Herb Salmon Steak Foil Packs
Creamy Garlic Herb Salmon Steak Foil Packs
Ingredients
Salmon & Seasoning
- 4 salmon fillets or salmon steaks, about 6–8 oz each
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Creamy Garlic Herb Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
For Serving
- 2 cups cooked brown rice, farro, or grain pilaf
- as needed roasted zucchini rounds, yellow squash, and blistered cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Tear four large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Crimp and fold the edges upward to create sturdy, leak-proof foil boats and place them on a large baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub each fillet with olive oil, then season generously with smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, sea salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the softened butter, minced garlic, heavy cream, grated Parmesan, lemon juice, and chopped parsley until smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Spoon half of the creamy garlic mixture into the bottom of each foil boat. Place a seasoned salmon fillet in the center, then spoon the remaining garlic herb cream generously over each piece.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Bake for 12–15 minutes until the salmon is tender and flakes easily with a fork. Switch the oven to high broil for 2–3 minutes to bubble the creamy garlic herb sauce and lightly brown the top.
⏱️ 18 min
- 6
Scoop warm grains onto each plate alongside roasted zucchini slices and burst cherry tomatoes. Use a fork or spatula to lift a juicy salmon fillet from the foil pack, set it over the grains, and spoon the rich garlic cream sauce pooling in the foil over the entire dish! Garnish with extra fresh parsley if desired.
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Garlic Herb Salmon Steak Foil Packs
Salmon & Seasoning
- 4 salmon fillets or salmon steaks, about 6–8 oz each
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Creamy Garlic Herb Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
For Serving
- 2 cups cooked brown rice, farro, or grain pilaf
- as needed roasted zucchini rounds, yellow squash, and blistered cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Tear four large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Crimp and fold the edges upward to create sturdy, leak-proof foil boats and place them on a large baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub each fillet with olive oil, then season generously with smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, sea salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the softened butter, minced garlic, heavy cream, grated Parmesan, lemon juice, and chopped parsley until smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Spoon half of the creamy garlic mixture into the bottom of each foil boat. Place a seasoned salmon fillet in the center, then spoon the remaining garlic herb cream generously over each piece.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Bake for 12–15 minutes until the salmon is tender and flakes easily with a fork. Switch the oven to high broil for 2–3 minutes to bubble the creamy garlic herb sauce and lightly brown the top.
⏱️ 18 min - 6
Scoop warm grains onto each plate alongside roasted zucchini slices and burst cherry tomatoes. Use a fork or spatula to lift a juicy salmon fillet from the foil pack, set it over the grains, and spoon the rich garlic cream sauce pooling in the foil over the entire dish! Garnish with extra fresh parsley if desired.
⏱️ 5 min