Garlic Dijon Shrimp and Salmon Foil Packs
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Bold and savory garlic dijon shrimp and salmon foil packs are loaded with your favorite seafood and the most incredible tangy honey dijon sauce. Easy to make with little cleanup!
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After a brief hiatus from foil pack dinners during the holiday season of turkey, ham, and cranberry salad galore, I am happy to announce that the first foil pack recipe of the year has made it’s way to you from my kitchen.
It is easy, it is incredibly delicious in every way, and it is ready in about 30 minutes with nothing to clean up but a few pieces of foil to toss in the garbage and one little bowl to rinse out.
In other words it is everything I dream of in a quick and simple meal with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor.
What Size of Salmon Fillets Should I Use?
When making these foil packs, it is best to use 4-6 ounce fillets so that they will cook in the same amount of time as the shrimp. If you use pieces of salmon that are too large the salmon won’t be quite finished by the time your shrimp is pink and ready to go.
If you are using large shrimp as the recipe calls for, it will take about 12-15 minutes to get them cooked all the way through and not be rubbery, which is just enough time for your 4-6 ounce salmon fillet to be cooked through and perfectly flaky. Perfection!
Can Salmon Foil Packs be Baked?
Yes! If you like you can bake these foil packs instead of grilling them.
How long should I bake them for and at what temperature?
I’ve gotten the best results by setting the foil packs directly on the metal racks in the oven, and baking for about 15-20 minutes at 400 degrees. For a little added color and flavor, I like to open the packs a couple of minutes early and switch the oven to BROIL for the last 2 minutes or so.
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Garlic Dijon Shrimp and Salmon Foil Packs
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets, I used skin-off
- ½ pound large shrimp, peeled and de-veined, I kept tails on, feel free to remove them before beginning recipe if desired
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning herbs, see note
Garlic Dijon Sauce
- 8 tablespoons butter, melted, 1 stick or ½ cup
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons whole grain dijon mustard
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- salt and pepper to taste, I used about ⅛ teaspoon each
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
Instructions
- Prepare 4 12×12 inch pieces of foil and set aside. Drizzle salmon with olive oil, rub over whole surface, then season with salt, pepper, and half of the Italian seasoning dried herbs. Repeat process with the shrimp.
- To make the sauce, stir together all ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Assemble foil packs by placing salmon in the middle, topped with 3-4 shrimp. Drizzle HALF of the sauce over the shrimp and salmon, RESERVE the other half for using later. Fold foil over the shrimp and salmon and pinch edges to seal closed so no juices leak.
- Grill foil packs over medium-high heat salmon-side down for 10 minutes, then flip and cook another 5 minutes or so until shrimp is opaque and salmon is cooked through and flaky.
- Drizzle with the reserved sauce (you may need to microwave it for a few seconds first if the butter has cooled) and top with additional fresh chopped dill if desired and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Would this work okay with canned salmon? I’m trying to find cheap ways to eat fish once I get pregnant and this looks delicious!
Hi Natalie – I wouldn’t recommend using canned salmon, but you could use a cheaper cut of fish such as tilapia.
imade The salmon VERSION and it was fabulous! I will try making it wIth tilapia today. Thanks!
I am so excited to hear that you loved it!! Thanks for stopping by!
I just made this… it was sooo good. The meal ended too soon 😭🤯
The worst feeling! haha. Super excited to hear that you enjoyed this recipe so much, Alicia! Thanks for your feedback!
what if I only want to use two pieces of salmon??
no problem – you can easily half this recipe! 🙂
Trying this toniGht,can’t wait
I have 1/2 a freezer full of salmon and thIs recipe sounds marvelous.
Going to make this right now.
Thank you
Would this work with a creamy sauce? We love a creamy lemon dill or a dill burre blanc on our salmon, thank you!
Hi Mary ellen – I loved it just with the Garlic and Dijon seasonings, but I think a cream sauce would taste great as well.
Can we bake these in the oven? if so,what temp do you suggest and how long? thanks you………..just love your recipes!!!
From the article above, ve gotten the best results by setting the foil packs directly on the metal racks in the oven, and baking for about 15-20 minutes at 400 degrees. For a little added color and flavor, I like to open the packs a couple of minutes early and switch the oven to BROIL for the last 2 minutes or so.
I just made this and it was amazing. The meal ended too soon!
Love love love it. Adding it to my rotation
Thank you gor for this! I dknt have a grill.
can I omit the Shrimp and just use the Salmon?
no problem – should work great to just use the salmon!
hey girl- this looks so yummy!
Very interesting recipes I’m anxious to try.
This looks so good, have to try to make it for dinner this weekend! Thanks for sharing <3
Made this tonight. It was Wonderful. One of the best things i have ever made!!
Awesome compliment!! Super excited to hear that you enjoyed this recipe so much, Kevin! Thanks!