Easy Grilled Salmon in Foil Recipe - Cookin' Canuck (2024)

Published: Aug 12, 2013 · Modified: Mar 14, 2023 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 43 Comments

This easy grilled salmon in foil recipe, with the flavors of soy sauce and ginger, requires virtually no clean-up. It's perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining!

I take absolutely no credit for this recipe for grilled salmon in foil, possibly one of the easiest dinners you will ever make. That all goes to my mum. She has made this salmon, either on the grill or baked in the oven, countless times for dinner parties, large gatherings and casual family dinners. And the secret to this "no clean-up" (that's what I said...you're cooking in foil. Rejoice!) recipe is simple...there is no trick.

That's right. Just place the salmon in a double layer of foil, pour over a simple soy sauce (or tamari) mixture, adorn with ginger, garlic and green onions, and slide it onto the grill.

The grilled salmon recipe can be served hot or at room temperature. Many times, my mum doubled or tripled this recipe for large gatherings and served the salmon at room temperature, alongside salads and other side dishes. At this time of year, a colorful would be a fantastic accompaniment.

Not only is salmon one of the most taste-friendly fish for those who are wary of seafood, it is an excellent source of omega-3s, those fatty acids known to be vital to the body's functioning. If you are concerned about mercury and other pollutants that are known to affect many fish, including salmon, be sure to source wild-caught salmon, which are known to have lower levels of contamination.

Large pieces of salmon are typically sold with the skin on. While you certainly can remove the skin before cooking, particularly with a special fish filleting knife, it is far easier to do so after cooking. In fact, the fish practically slides off the skin, provided the salmon is not overcooked.

The grilled salmon in foil recipe:

Preheat the grill to medium heat.

Lay the salmon on a double sheet of foil.

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten-free option), rice vinegar and canola oil. Fold all four sides of the foil up and pour the mixture evenly over the salmon.

Lay the slices of ginger and garlic, and the green onions on top of the salmon.

Seal the foil by folding it as though you wrapping a present. Slide the foil packet onto the grill and close the lid. Cook until the salmon is just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Take care not to overcook the salmon.

Unwrap the salmon from the foil, remove the garlic, ginger and green onions, and cut into pieces and serve hot or at room temperature.

Other healthy salmon recipes:

Grilled Salmon Burgers with Avocado Sauce
Caprese Potato Salmon Foil Packets

Baked Trout (or Salmon) with Honey-Thyme Glaze

If you make this recipe, I'd love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I'll be sure to find it.

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