This easy-to-prep salmon recipe is perfect for a quick weekend meal. Everything comes together in simple foil packets, locking in fresh, Mediterranean-inspired flavors with almost no cleanup!
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 30 min
Additional time: 5 min
Servings: 4
Ingredients
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10 oz cherry tomatoes, quartered
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4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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1 small shallot, finely minced
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2 tbsp black olive tapenade (or chopped black olives)
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½ tsp salt
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8 fresh basil leaves
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4 small sprigs fresh thyme
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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4 large sheets aluminum foil (12×18-inch)
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4 salmon fillets (about 7 oz each), skin-on
Instructions
1. Grill Prep: Preheat your grill to high heat and lightly oil the grates.
2. Make the Mixture: In a bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, olive oil, shallot, tapenade, salt, basil, thyme, and black pepper.
3. Assemble: Lay out the foil sheets and place each salmon fillet in the center, skin-side down. Spoon the tomato mixture evenly over the top, then fold and seal the foil into packets.
4. Grill: Reduce the heat, place the packets on the grates, and cook covered for 7–8 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
5. Finish: Let the packets rest for a few minutes before carefully opening and serving.
Tips
Camping Tip: You can prepare the foil packets a few hours ahead—just keep them refrigerated until grilling.
Extra Tip: No grill? No problem. Bake the foil packets at 425°F (220°C) until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
Recipe inspiration adapted from:
?https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/264444/grilled-mediterranean-salmon-in-foil/
Whether you’re cooking over a campfire or using your RV oven, this recipe keeps things simple while delivering fresh, vibrant flavor every time. It’s an easy go-to when you want something satisfying without the extra effort, just prep, cook, and enjoy wherever you are.
