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Lemony Baked Salmon in Foil

This baked salmon recipe is super easy, and the foil helps lock in the salmon’s moisture. Eating salmon helps fight inflammation because it’s packed with omega-3 fatty acids.

Ingredients

  • 1 (2 pound) skinless salmon fillet
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 medium clove garlic, grated
  • 2 medium lemons, sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 1 medium orange, sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • ¼ cup dill sprigs, plus more for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Sprinkle both sides of salmon with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  3. Whisk oil, lemon juice, orange juice, garlic and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a small bowl.
  4. Place a large (about 18-by-19-inch) sheet of foil on a large, rimmed baking sheet, leaving at least 3 inches overhanging the long sides.
  5. Arrange half of the lemon slices, half of the orange slices and half of the dill in the center of the foil.
  6. Place the salmon on top; arrange the remaining lemon and orange slices and dill on top of the salmon. Drizzle the salmon evenly with the reserved oil mixture.
  7. Gather the foil overhang up and over the salmon; fold and seal the foil into a packet.
  8. Bake the packet on the baking sheet until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, 25 to 30 minutes.
  9. Carefully open the packet, reserving the juices. Divide the salmon among serving plates and spoon the reserved juices over the salmon.
  10. Garnish with additional dill, if desired.

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