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Honey Mustard Grilled Salmon in Foil
Grilled Salmon in Foil couldn't be any easier or more delicious, making it a perfect weeknight meal or impressive enough to serve guests. This easy tutorial on How to Grill Salmon in Foil eliminates all of the guesswork and delivers gloriously juicy salmon by first bathing the salmon in a tangy, sweet and spicy Cajun honey mustard marinade, sealing the fish in foil, then grilling (or baking) until flaky tender in about just 15 minutes. The steam-cooking that occurs on the grill guarantees that your fish is beautifully moist and tender with slightly smoky undertones; no flipping the salmon and no worrying about it sticking! I’ve included all the best tips for how to know when salmon is finished cooking, what temperature to cook salmon to, what to serve with salmon, and more! Finish off this effortless Grilled Salmon dinner with a side of watermelon feta salad and loaded potato salad for the perfect summer meal.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 50 min⏳ Prep: 35 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- baking sheet
- bowl
- whisk
- spatula
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Line a large baking sheet (large enough to hold your salmon) with heavy duty foil (or double the foil) that is 6-inches longer than your salmon (so you can fold the sides up). Lightly spray the foil with cooking spray. Place salmon in the center and fold the foil up snuggly around the salmon; set aside.
2
Whisk all of the marinade ingredient together in a medium bowl. Pour the marinade evenly over the top of the salmon. Let the salmon marinate at room temperature for ⏱️ 20-40 minutes. Preheat your grill the last ⏱️ 15 minutes of marinating time to 375-400 degrees F with the lid closed.
3
When ready to grill, evenly space the cubed butter over top of the salmon. Place a second piece of foil on top and fold the edges under to form a sealed packet, leaving a little tented room at the top for air circulation.
4
Carefully slide the salmon packet directly onto the grill. Close the grill and cook salmon for ⏱️ 15-20 minutes depending on thickness, or until the salmon registers 130-135 degrees on an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part. (1-inch thick salmon can take as little as ⏱️ 10 minutes, 1 ½-inch thick salmon will take closer to ⏱️ 20 minutes.)
5
To remove the salmon from the grill, carefully slide the foil packet back onto the baking sheet with the help of a spatula (careful, the foil packet will be hot!). Remove the top foil (watch for steam). Spoon the buttery sauce accumulated at the bottom of the foil all over the top of the salmon. Let the salmon rest for ⏱️ 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Season with freshly cracked salt and pepper to taste; garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
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