Name: Grilled Salmon Packets
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1/2 bunch of asparagus (woody ends trimmed); 1/2 pound salmon fillet (sliced in half); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill; 1 tablespoon butter (sliced into chunks); 2 slices of lemon; 16 grape tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

20-minute grilled salmon packets with grape tomatoes, asparagus, and fresh dill. It’s what we all need – a simple and easy dinner idea.

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Today’s recipe is not so much a recipe but a gathering of ingredients that meet together in a tin foil packet. A few minutes on a hot grill produces a packet of summery deliciousness – lightly buttery salmon, crispy asparagus, and juicy grape tomatoes cooked just enough to break their skins without losing any of their freshness. The only accessories are a sprinkling of fresh dill, a slice of lemon, and a few pinches of salt.

How to Make The Salmon Foil Packets

Toss everything onto some foil, fold it up into a neat little packet, and toss it on a hot grill. About 10 minutes later, gently unwrap it and dig in. These grilled salmon packets are a simple, flavorful 20-minute summertime dinner wonder.

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Grilled Salmon Packets

20-minute grilled salmon packets with grape tomatoes, asparagus, and dill. This is the best kind of summertime “fast food”.

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Author: April Anderson

Servings:

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Ingredients

1/2 bunch of asparagus woody ends trimmed
1/2 pound salmon fillet sliced in half
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon butter sliced into chunks
2 slices of lemon
16 grape tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Preheat a grill to high heat.
Lay out two large pieces of tin foil. Divide the asparagus between each and top with a piece of salmon. Sprinkle the dill over each. Place the butter and a lemon slice on each piece of salmon. Place the tomatoes around the salmon and sprinkle the salt over everything. Fold the tin foil into a packet leaving space around the salmon inside so the air can circulate.
Once the grill is preheated, turn off one set of burners. Place the packets on those burners and close the lid. Let them cook for 8-10 minutes. Carefully remove them from the grill, unfold them, and serve.

Notes

The cooking time will vary depending on how thick your salmon filet is. The best way to know when it’s one is to check the thickest part with a thermometer. Once the internal temperature is 135 to 140°F, it’s ready.