Easy Grilled Salmon in Foil With Lemon-Garlic-Herb Butter

This easy grilled salmon in foil recipe is ideal for weeknights when you want a delicious fish dinner that’s fast, without any fuss. Coat one large piece of salmon in an herb-and-garlic-loaded butter perfumed with fresh lemon and dill, then seal it in a heavy-duty foil packet. That aluminum foil pack goes directly on the grill, making this grilled salmon recipe particularly foolproof (you never even have to turn the fish), and ensuring cleanup is a breeze (no scraping salmon skin off the grill grate!). 

Leave a small opening at the top of the foil to allow some steam to escape while the salmon cooks, and to help the sauce reduce. After just 20 minutes (or a bit less) of cook time, you’ll have soft, flaky, flavorful cooked salmon dripping in a buttery lemon sauce. The dill gives this dish a lovely flavor, but another tender herb—parsley, tarragon, chives—can easily take its place. Garnish with more lemon juice and additional fresh herbs, and serve with grilled zucchini or a simple salad, alongside rice, quinoa, or crusty bread.