Description
Hawaiian-inspired salmon foil packets blend zesty citrus with sweet tropical pineapple in a luscious lemon garlic butter sauce. Effortless preparation and bold Mediterranean-meets-Pacific flavors make this dish perfect for quick weeknight dinners or relaxed weekend entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450 grams) salmon fillets
- ½ pineapple, halved and sliced
- 4 large cloves garlic, crushed
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 stick (115 grams) butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, creating an ideal cooking environment for the delicate salmon and sweet pineapple.
- Craft a luscious sauce by gently melting butter in a saucepan, then incorporating honey, minced garlic, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Whisk the ingredients until they form a harmonious blend, then fold in chopped parsley for an aromatic touch.
- Prepare four generously sized aluminum foil sheets, laying out a vibrant bed of pineapple slices in the center of each. Season the fruit with a light sprinkle of cracked black pepper.
- Carefully position salmon fillets atop the pineapple, allowing the tropical base to infuse the fish with sweet undertones. Drizzle the prepared honey-lemon garlic butter sauce generously over each fillet.
- Enhance the flavor profile by sprinkling salt and additional parsley across the salmon. Delicately fold the foil edges, creating secure, steam-trapping packets that will lock in moisture and fragrance.
- Transfer the sealed packets onto a baking sheet, sliding them into the preheated oven. Allow the salmon to cook for 15-20 minutes, monitoring until the fish becomes perfectly flaky and translucent.
- Remove the packets from the oven, letting them rest briefly before carefully opening to release the aromatic steam. Serve immediately, revealing the tender salmon nestled among caramelized pineapple slices.
Notes
- Wrapping salmon in foil creates a steamy, flavor-packed environment that keeps the fish moist and infuses it with delicious seasonings.
- Perfect for busy cooks who want minimal cleanup and maximum taste, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy meal in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg