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BAJA FISH TACOSWe are both huge taco fans and agree that Baja Fish Tacos are very high on our list of favorites. We love the crispy goodness of the battered and fried fish paired with crunchy, shredded cabbage and creamy, (slightly) spicy baja sauce! A…
Here’s how to make grilled salmon in foil: the easiest way to grill salmon! These tips make a perfectly moist…
Here’s how to make grilled salmon in foil: the easiest way to grill salmon! These tips make a perfectly moist and seasoned fillet.
Want to know the easiest, no-fail way to grill salmon? Make Grilled Salmon in Foil! We love a good crispy-on-the-outside charred fish, so we were a little skeptical at first. But this method results in one delightfully moist, perfectly seasoned fillet of salmon! It tastes completely irresistible, and the best part? It could not be easier. No nervously flipping the fish and worrying about sticking to the grill grates. Place it right in the foil and go!
All you need to know for this one: what grill temperature for salmon, and how long to grill salmon in foil? 6 minutes with the foil closed, then 1 to 5 minutes with the foil open. Here are the pointers, or jump to the recipe below for all the specifics:
That’s it! Spritz the salmon with lemon and serve. No flipping, no babying required.
Making grilled salmon in foil is by far the easiest method for grilling fish out there. There are a few tradeoffs with Classic Grilled Salmon, where you grill the fish right on the grates. Here’s what to expect:
The difference is almost like the difference between a pan seared salmon and a poached salmon. Cooking in foil makes things moist instead of crispy, but it’s incredibly easy. You’ll see the same interplay between our crispy grilled potatoes vs grilled potatoes in foil, or this charred grilled corn vs grilled corn in foil.
There are so many ways to season salmon! This recipe has a basic seasoning but it’s incredibly delicious and perfectly salted. Here are a few pointers to note about seasoning salmon:
Want to step up this recipe a bit? It’s not necessary, but we also grilled the lemon wedges right along with the salmon! It doesn’t change the flavor too much, but the charred look on the lemon wedges does add a little bit of fun to the recipe.
That’s it! All you need to know about grilled salmon in foil. We hope you love it: let us know what you think in the comments below!
There are so many great sides to pair with grilled salmon in foil: and since your grill is fired up, why not use it too? Here are a few of our top grilled sides and a few more salad options for a perfect summer dinner:
The grill is perfect for seafood in the summer! Here are some top-rated grilled fish recipes:
Gluten-free, dairy-free and pescatarian.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes 
Yield: 4 Here’s how to make grilled salmon in foil: the easiest way to grill salmon! These tips make a perfectly moist and seasoned fillet.
Category: Main dish
Method: Grilled
Cuisine: SeafoodKeywords: Grilled salmon in foil, how long to grill salmon in foil, how to grill salmon in foil
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This grilled corn and crab pasta salad recipe is summer in a dish! Crisp, refreshing and perfect for the warm summer weather. It can be a BBQ party dish, a part of your dinner tonight or even lunch today! Delish! I’m dubbing this the year of pasta salad! Today we’re making this incredible, summery, full-of-sunshine […]
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This grilled corn and crab pasta salad recipe is summer in a dish! Crisp, refreshing and perfect for the warm summer weather. It can be a BBQ party dish, a part of your dinner tonight or even lunch today! Delish!
I’m dubbing this the year of pasta salad!
Today we’re making this incredible, summery, full-of-sunshine lump crab and corn pasta salad that is so fantastic, you won’t even be able to stand it. It can be your next BBQ side dish, a bowl you take to a party or even part of your dinner tonight!
I mean, why is this tangy delish bowl of noodles so wonderful?! This is the epitome of the season right here.
So, crab pasta salad!
I have lots of delicious recipes for it on the blog, but the stand outs this year have been the spring asparagus pasta salad and the grilled chicken caprese pasta salad! Both so amazing and wonderful as a side dish, party dish or heck, even dinner.
And that’s where we’re going with this one too. I LOVE how versatile a pasta salad is and this is no different. It’s super flavorful and satisfying, you can make it ahead of time and it keeps great in the fridge. In fact, half the time it may even taste better the next day. Because FLAVOR.
This dish is just so, so refreshing. It’s SO summery. It has some texture and crisp which is key for me. It tastes amazing with an icy glass of white wine too!
I like to use the best high-quality lump crab that I can find. It’s so buttery and has tons of flavor. It also flakes nicely and really disperses through the pasta salad well, so you get the flavor in each bite!
P.S. if you’re not into crab, you could throw in some shrimp. If you’re really feeling fancy, you could even do lobster! The question is how extra do you want to be today…
The other key components to this pasta salad?
Grilled corn on the cob of course. We basically eat it every single day in the summer once it comes into season here. We only get it good for, like, five weeks or so.
Sliced red pepper strips are also part of this – they are crisp and crunchy and give the bite that everyone loves.
Then of course we have scallions, fresh herbs and the most delish vinaigrette! (more…)
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We’ve teamed up with Brancott Estate to get you ready for warm-weather entertaining with a few of our favorite seafood recipes, plus the best sips to pair ’em with. To make dinner a breeze, snag the Brancott Estate Summertime Entertaining Kit, complete…
We've teamed up with Brancott Estate to get you ready for warm-weather entertaining with a few of our favorite seafood recipes, plus the best sips to pair 'em with. To make dinner a breeze, snag the Brancott Estate Summertime Entertaining Kit, complete with three bottles of their award-winning Sauvignon Blanc, a lobster and crab tool set, a chef's apron, and a coupon for stocking up on some delicious seafood.
Crab cakes, lobster rolls, spaghetti and clams, crispy fish tacos—it's hard to deny that summer is one of the best seasons for enjoying seafood. And this year, we plan to be eating a lot of it with our friends and family, whether for casual weeknight dinners or full-blown barbecues and backyard spreads.
This smoked salmon salad is the ideal quick dinner: no cooking involved! It’s fresh, healthy, and full of big flavor.…
This smoked salmon salad is the ideal quick dinner: no cooking involved! It’s fresh, healthy, and full of big flavor.
Here’s a genius trick that makes a fast dinner or healthy lunch with no cooking required. That’s right, no need to grab your pan and spatula. Try this Smoked Salmon Salad! It’s healthy, fresh, and 100% cook free. Imagine: savory smoked salmon, fresh greens, fluffy goat cheese dollops and a tangy shallot vinaigrette. It’s ideal for a summer meal al fresco or fast lunch: and it comes together in 15 minutes flat.
Somehow we tend to forget about the magic of smoked salmon for making fast meals, so we’re remedying that with this recipe. Smoked salmon salad is the type of lifesaver meal you can throw together while your kids are screaming or when you don’t have energy to think. Of course, you’ll need to have a few ingredients on hand:
This smoked salmon salad is totally customizable, based on what you have on hand in your refrigerator. Use it as a “clean out the fridge” concept and add any veggies, nuts or seeds you like. A few ideas that would go well:
The star of this smoked salmon salad, other than the salmon itself, is the dressing! This homemade vinaigrette comes together quickly and has the perfect tangy flavor. It stars shallots, small onions that have a delicate flavor. They’re one of our favorites to use in salad dressings! Here’s what to know about the dressing:
Of course, you can use any other type of dressing you like for this smoked salmon salad. The quality greatly affects the final flavors. So if you use store-bought, make sure it’s best quality! Here we’d recommend tangy vinaigrettes starring herbs, tomatoes or fresh berries. Here are a few more delicious go-to homemade salad dressing recipes we love:
Salmon is a weeknight dinner hero, in our book! Smoked salmon is ever better, since you don’t have to cook it! Here are a few more recipes where this lean protein makes a delicious lunch, brunch or dinner:
Pescatarian, dairy-free and gluten-free.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Yield: 4 salads This smoked salmon salad is the ideal quick dinner: no cooking involved! It’s fresh, healthy, and full of big flavor.
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These summer salmon tacos are smoky and sweet and topped with a grilled corn poblano pepper salsa. So flavorful, crisp and refreshing! Perfect on a warm summer evening with an icy margarita. Summer salmon tacos are here for a refreshing dinner tonight! There is nothing I love more than a perfect summer dinner. We eat […]
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These summer salmon tacos are smoky and sweet and topped with a grilled corn poblano pepper salsa. So flavorful, crisp and refreshing! Perfect on a warm summer evening with an icy margarita.
Summer salmon tacos are here for a refreshing dinner tonight!
There is nothing I love more than a perfect summer dinner. We eat very seasonally in our house, and I love having some incredible meals in rotation each season that are special – just for that specific season.
While I could make salmon tacos all year round, this combo tastes especially SUMMERY and special. When I think of this dish, I think of us sitting on the patio and eating it as the sun goes down – a slight breeze is blowing and maybe even some chilled white wine or a margarita is involved.
This meal is so fresh and light and incredibly satisfying at the same time.
I use the same seasonings here as I do for my cedar plank salmon – because that recipe is out of this world. The spices give it a smoky, sweet and savory flavor that is just absolutely incredible. We really love it, and I knew using it for tacos would be fabulous.
Once your salmon is seasoned, you can truly cook this in the way that is easiest for you. Roasting it is probably the way I tend to cook it the most, but now that it’s a billion degrees outside, I’ve been throwing it on the grill.
You can also just sear it in the skillet!
The secret is to never overcook the salmon – it’s the best when it’s buttery and flaky and almost melts in your mouth.
What takes this dish over the top for me is the salsa. I love to use a mix of grilled or fresh corn (even sliced right off the cob, uncooked, it’s so crisp and sweet!), roasted or grilled poblano peppers and avocado. Again, we have that savory and sweet combo, with a refreshing crunch that just screams summer. It’s perfect!
It also adds a great bite – a little crunch – to the otherwise buttery salmon.
Then! I also add some pickled onions. If I could throw pickled onions on everything, I would. Sure, because anything hot pink is amazing but also because they add the perfect tangy bite to all things – salads, tacos, pizza, chicken – everything.
Finally, a heavy handed sprinkle of cotija cheese. This absolutely MAKES tacos for me. It’s creamy and tangy and a little bit goes a long way. (more…)
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Beach food—or, really, any midsummer meal—should be utterly uncomplicated, seasonally appropriate (tomatoes! corn! herbs galore!), seafood-heavy if you are indeed by the shore, hearty enough to get you back to the beach tomorrow, and quick enough that …
Beach food—or, really, any midsummer meal—should be utterly uncomplicated, seasonally appropriate (tomatoes! corn! herbs galore!), seafood-heavy if you are indeed by the shore, hearty enough to get you back to the beach tomorrow, and quick enough that you don't have to head home early to get the cooking started. Here are the recipes we make when all that's on the docket for the next day—and the one after that—is floating on our backs in the closest body of water.
It's not a true beach day without a bowl of clam chowder, right? Right. This tomatoey version uses 3 pounds of fresh clams, bringing that straight-from-the-sea flavor straight to your mouth.
Oysters on the half shell over ice is always quite nice. But oysters, hot off the grill can also be an interesting thrill, especially in summertime when your beer will seem colder because your oyster is cooked. All you have to do is choose a method for…
Oysters on the half shell over ice is always quite nice. But oysters, hot off the grill can also be an interesting thrill, especially in summertime when your beer will seem colder because your oyster is cooked. All you have to do is choose a method for grilling oysters, select the right kind of oysters (are you team east coast or west coast?), mix up a few sauces, and you're ready to host an oyster-laden cocktail hour. Whether you top grilled oysters with just a garlic butter sauce and a drizzle of fresh lemon juice, a sprinkle of kosher salt, or a sharp and tangy mignonette sauce, our guide will teach you exactly how to grill oysters and serve them with finesse.
There are two ways to grill an oyster in its own shell, over a hot flame. No matter which method you choose, oysters should be placed on the very hot grill grates flat shell up. Transfer the shells on and off the grill very gently using tongs.
With The Climate Diet, award-winning food and environmental writer Paul Greenberg offers us the practical, accessible guide we all need. This new release contains fifty achievable steps we can take to live our daily lives in a way that’s friendlier to …
With The Climate Diet, award-winning food and environmental writer Paul Greenberg offers us the practical, accessible guide we all need. This new release contains fifty achievable steps we can take to live our daily lives in a way that’s friendlier to the planet—from what we eat, how we live at home, how we travel, and how we lobby businesses and elected officials to do the right thing. Here, Paul shares on the the role of food waste in our overall climate decision making—and how it's a much bigger deal than we think.
While of late I’ve been writing about climate and carbon footprints, fish and shellfish are my bread and butter. Over the course of a trilogy of books, I’ve tracked issues of overfishing, aquaculture, and health up and down the marine food chain. So it’s no surprise when I set out to write my latest book, The Climate Diet, I ended up looking at the carbon footprint of seafood.
COCONUT SHRIMPWe love Coconut Shrimp…like REALLY love it. It’s one of the first recipes we put up on the site 10 years ago, and we’ve finally given it a fresh update! Not only is this recipe so simple and delicious, but we’ve ma…
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