Honey-Citrus Baked Salmon in Foil

Noble salmon is the decoration of any meal. Juicy and satisfying fish with citrus and honey notes in taste will be the highlight of any feast. Serve with chilled white wine and your guests will thank you!
cook time: 35 min
Nora Vaughn
Honey-Citrus Baked Salmon in Foil

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

229
Calories
12g
Fat
2g
Carbs
16g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

Basic:

Garlic 0.5 clove
Salt to taste
Ground hot pepper to taste
Butter 40 g
Honey 1 tsp
Lemons 25 g
Salmon (Fillet on skin) 400 g
Lime 25 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to bake salmon in foil? Wash salmon fillets with skin on and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. If your fish is frozen, defrost it on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator overnight.

Step 2

Step 2
Line a baking dish with a suitable size piece of foil with allowances for closing. Remember the rule: shiny side on the inside, matte side on the outside. I have a ceramic mold with a high side. Wash the lemon and lime under running water and cut into thin rings. Distribute the citrus evenly on the foil and sprinkle with salt.

Step 3

Step 3
Place the fish skin side down in the pan on top of the citrus. Salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4

Step 4
For the marinade, melt the butter in any way you like. I did this in the microwave. Add liquid honey.

Step 5

Step 5
Grate the garlic into the marinade on a fine grater. Do not overdo it with garlic, so that it only complements and does not overwhelm the taste of the noble fish.

Step 6

Step 6
Pour the marinade over the fish. It is convenient to do this with a tablespoon.

Step 7

Step 7
At my own risk, I garnished the fish with lime slices on top. Why canʼt I recommend this step necessarily? Not always, but it often happens that citrus fruits taste bitter. And if from below, under the salmon, this is not critical (because of the skin), then if the bitterness is on top, then it will definitely be transmitted to the entire piece. I had luck and the lime wasnʼt bitter, but if you donʼt want to risk expensive fish, just donʼt put the citrus on top.

Step 8

Step 8
Fold the foil up and seal the edges. If it doesnʼt turn out airtight, itʼs okay. Bake the salmon for 20 minutes in an oven preheated to 180⁰C. 5 minutes before cooking, turn on the grill mode.

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