LEMON PEPPER SALMON in Foil

By dcarriger56

Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

• 1 tsp butter
• 1 or 2 slice lemon, thin
• 1 pinch sugar
• 1 4 to 6 oz. salmon filet
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1 pinch (generous) freshly ground black pepper
• 1 dash(es) old bay seasoning or cajun (optional)
• 1 pinch chopped parsley, fresh or dried (optional)
• 1 dash(es) fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425º F.
2. Use 1/2 teaspoon butter to grease one square foot piece of aluminum foil to within 2 inches of the edges.
3. Place lemon slice(s), off-center, on foil and sprinkle with a pinch of sugar.
4. Place salmon on lemon slice(s) and sprinkle with salt, pepper, old bay or cajun seasoning (if using), parsley (if using) and a light squeeze of lemon juice.
5. Fold foil over fish; close the 3 open sides by firmly folding each at least twice.
6. Place foil packet on baking sheet and bake at 425º F for 10 minutes.
7. Remove from oven; cut or tear open packet very carefully to avoid steam burn.
8. Serve immediately.