Easy Citrus Herb Foil Grilled Salmon

Create a stunning seafood dinner in less than 30 minutes with this easy citrus herb foil grilled salmon recipe, using Reynolds Wrap ® Non-Stick Foil.

Disclosure: This recipe was sponsored by Reynolds Wrap®. All opinions are my own.

How to Layer the Flavors

This citrus herb foil grilled salmon recipe is really versatile, and can be adapted based on your tastebuds and the ingredients that are readily available. 

Start by laying out a sheet of Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil that is about an inch larger than your salmon on all sides. I like using the non-stick foil, because the salmon will slide right off when you’re ready to plate it up. Just be sure to put the dull side of the foil facing up – that’s the non-stick side.

The star of this dish is the salmon. I went with two full sockeye salmon fillets. You can go with fresh, frozen, farmed or wild. You can even choose whole fillets like this or smaller pieces, if you’re only serving 1-2 people. Or, you can even use trout, sea bass or any other fish you happen to enjoy.

After selecting your salmon, it’s time to pick out the citrus. I prefer smaller citrus fruits like lemons, tangerines and limes. If you want to be a little adventurous, try blood oranges or kumquats. 

For the herbs, fresh is best, but dry will work in a pinch (pun intended). Oregano, thyme and rosemary are solid choices, but you can’t go wrong with parsley, cilantro, dill or tarragon either. 

Lastly, I sprinkle with nuts to add that crunch factor. Pistachios offer a nice contrast in color, but hazelnuts, cashews and almonds work really well, too. 

Once you select all of your toppings, drizzle some olive oil over the fillet along with a fresh squeeze of citrus juice. Then, sprinkle simply with salt and pepper. 

Form a little boat out of the foil by folding up the edges and crimping the corners. That way, the juices will baste the salmon, instead of falling into the grill. 

Now, layer on the citrus slices, sprinkle on the herbs and finish with the nuts.

I need to pause here to give a quick shout out. I learned about this layering technique from my friend David over at Live Fire Republic. One week while we were camping, he caught a fresh rainbow trout and prepared it with this stunning treatment. Now, I rarely make fish any other way. 

How To Cook Foil Grilled Salmon

The assembly steps were incredibly easy. Right? You can even do that in advance and leave the salmon in the fridge, until you’re ready to cook dinner. 

Then, once you’re ready, light the grill to medium heat (about 350F degrees). Simply slide the fish-topped pieces of foil right onto the grill. 

It’ll only take about 10 minutes for the salmon to cook. The internal temp goal is 145F degrees. When you start to see white liquid start to seep out of the salmon, you’ll know you’re getting close.

Note: the thinner portions of the fillet will cook more quickly than the thicker end. That’s why I always double check to make sure it reaches that USDA safe zone of 145F degrees. 

That’s all there is to it. You can slide these babies right over to the dinner table for an incredible presentation. I like to hit them with a little melted butter, a pinch of cayenne and some flaked sea salt, just to finish them off. 

This method works on any grill or in the oven. It’s especially great at campgrounds or community picnic areas, when you’re not 100% sure about the cleanliness of the grill. The Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil will protect your food, and it makes cleanup as easy as this recipe. 

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• Chorizo Seafood Paella Foil Packets
• Smoking with a Wood Chip Foil Pouch

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