Lemon and Herb Salmon Packets
Main Dish
Serving size: 2
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Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked rice, any rice you like (Jasmine rice would be very complimentary)
- 1 cup matchstick cut carrots (you can buy these in a bag in the produce section a your store) or any vegetable you like as long as it will cook fast
- 2 salmon fillets (4 to 6 ounces each)
- 1 teaspoon Citrus grill seasoning, or Mrs. Dash Caribbean Citrus seasoning or garlic powder and onion powder, salt and lemon pepper
- 3 slices of lemon, cut lemon in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into very thin slices
- 2 Very thin slices of red onion (sliced the same way as the lemon slices)
- Garnish with Chives, Optional. (add chives before you bake)
Directions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray four 18 X 12-inch sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil with cooking spray.
- 2. How to fold a foil packet youtu.be/d3yDbf2PLAQ
- 3. Add ½ of the rice to the center of each piece of foil Place salmon fillet on top of rice. Sprinkle with Citrus Grill or other seasonings; top with chives if using. Arrange onion slices on salmon, top with lemon slices. Fold foil over salmon and rice so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight ½ inch fold; fold again. Allow space on sides for circulation and expansion.
- 4. Place packets on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork. Before opening packets, let rest for 5 to 8 minutes after removing from oven to complete the cooking process. Place packets on plates.
