Lemon Pepper Campfire Salmon Filets
256kcal
Ingredients
- 2.3 lb. Salmon fillets
- 2 lemons sliced ¼ inch
- Cooking spray
- 3 tbsp. unsalted butter (can be subbed for Cooking spray)
- Kosher Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish
- Fresh lemon juice to taste
- Lemon pepper seasoning to taste
Method
- Build your cooking fire in preparation for cooking.
- Clean the Salmon by rinsing it in ice water and patting it dry with napkins or paper towels. Whatever you have on hand.
- Slice Into 6 to 8 oz fillet portions
- Add Lemon pepper or favorite seasonings to taste.
- Season the Salmon with salt and pepper before wrapping it in foil.
- Use cooking spray (butter or Olive Oil) all over the bottom of a large foil baking pan lined with lemon slices before arranging Salmon skin side down on top of the lemons.
- Place Salmon on a grate over a hot fire and cook for about 18 minutes, or until the Salmon flakes easily.
- Remove from the foil, add the parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges. on top of the salmon
Notes
Either of these great recipes can be cooked over a gas grill or frying pan in your backyard.
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You may add red peppers, bell peppers, sweet potatoes to your skewers if you opt for the alternative method. A mixture of honey and butter can be basted on for a sweet flavor after cooking. Whatever you decide, you will end up with a delicious campfire dinner.
