Lemon Salmon Foil Packets With Zucchini And Tomatoes
Flaky, omega-3-rich salmon baked in a neat foil packet with fresh zucchini and burst cherry tomatoes. Topped with creamy avocado and lemon juice for a bright, hassle-free weeknight dinner.
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Before you start
Your 25-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F
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Preheat your oven to 400°F
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Tear off two large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil or parchment paper.
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Chop the zucchini into bite-sized half-moons
Chop the zucchini into bite-sized half-moons. Slice half of the lemon into thin rounds and save the other half for juicing.
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Divide the zucchini and halved tomatoes equally…
Divide the zucchini and halved tomatoes equally in the center of the two foil sheets. Drizzle the vegetables with a splash of olive oil, and season generously with salt, black pepper, and the dried dill or oregano.
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Place a salmon fillet directly on top…
Place a salmon fillet directly on top of each vegetable mound. Rub each fillet with a little olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and lay the lemon slices over the fish.
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Fold the sides of the foil over…
Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon, crimping the edges tightly together to completely seal the packets. This traps the steam to cook the fish gently.
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Place the packets on a baking sheet…
Place the packets on a baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon. The fish is done when it is completely opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
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Carefully open the packets (watch out for…
Carefully open the packets (watch out for the hot steam). Serve warm, topped with freshly sliced avocado and a squeeze of the reserved lemon juice to add extra fiber and blood-sugar-stabilizing fats.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Seal well
Seal well: Ensure your foil or parchment packets are tightly crimped. The trapped steam cooks the fish evenly without drying it out, while softening the vegetables perfectly.
Mind the thickness
Mind the thickness: Wild-caught salmon is often leaner and cooks faster than farmed salmon. Check at the 12-minute mark to prevent overcooking.
Cleanup hack
Cleanup hack: Eat directly from the foil or slide the contents onto a plate and toss the foil. It makes busy weeknights infinitely more manageable.
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