Salmon Baked in Foil

By cortanez

Calories: 300
Total Fat: 18 grams
Saturated Fat: 3 grams
Protein: 29 grams
Total carbohydrates: 5 grams
Sugar: 3 grams
Fiber: 1.5 grams
Cholesterol: 78 milligrams
Sodium: 213 milligrams

Ingredients

• 4 (5 ounces each) salmon fillets
• 2 teaspoons olive oil plus 2 tablespoons
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tomatoes, chopped, or 1 (14-ounce) can chopped tomatoes, drained
• 2 chopped shallots
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• minced garlic
• red chili pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Sprinkle salmon with 2 teaspoons olive oil, salt, and pepper (generously season). Stir the tomatoes, shallots, 2 tablespoons of oil, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, garlic, red chili pepper, salt and pepper in a medium bowl to blend.

Place a salmon fillet, oiled side down, atop a sheet of foil. Wrap the ends of the foil to form a spiral shape. Spoon the tomato mixture over the salmon. Fold the sides of the foil over the fish and tomato mixture, covering completely; seal the packets closed. Place the foil packet on a heavy large baking sheet. Repeat until all of the salmon have been individually wrapped in foil and placed on the baking sheet. Bake until the salmon is just cooked through, about 20 minutes (NOTE: If filets are thin, then only cook for 12 - 15 minutes). Using a large metal spatula, transfer the foil packets to plates and serve.