Foil Pack Orange Molasses Salmon
This Foil Pack Orange Molasses Salmon is a healthy delight! Bursting with flavor, it’s easy to make and perfect for any night.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
- 1/2 to 3/4 pound center cut salmon fillet fresh, high-quality
- 1 medium orange sliced thin
- 2 cups sugar snap peas or substitute with other vegetables
- 1 medium orange for juice
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions:
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and gather all your ingredients and gear.
- Step 2: Cut two large pieces of aluminum foil, each large enough to hold a salmon fillet and the vegetables.
- Step 3: Lay the thin slices of the medium orange in the center of the foil.
- Step 4: Nestle the salmon fillet on top of the orange slices.
- Step 5: Surround the salmon with the sugar snap peas or your chosen vegetables.
- Step 6: In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of the medium orange, molasses, olive oil, soy sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Step 7: Pour the marinade over the salmon and vegetables. Fold the edges of the foil to create a sealed packet.
- Step 8: Place the foil packet on a baking sheet and bake for about 15-20 minutes.
- Step 9: Once cooked, carefully open the foil pack and drizzle an additional 1/2 tablespoon of molasses over the salmon if desired.
- Step 10: Serve your Foil Pack Orange Molasses Salmon directly from the foil or transfer to a plate.
Equipment
- Aluminum Foil
- Sharp knife
- Cutting Board
- Measuring spoons
- Baking Sheet
Notes
- Feel free to swap in seasonal vegetables for variety.
- Using frozen salmon is okay, but thaw it completely first.
- This dish is perfect for meal prep—assemble ahead of time!