It is simply not a summer meal at my parents’ house without a piece of fresh sockeye salmon wrapped in foil and cooked on the barbecue. Unfortunately, fresh salmon is difficult to come by in land-locked Utah. I really must become bosom buddies with someone who will lend me their lear jet to fly off to the coast for a salmon run. Any volunteers? In my mum’s version of this easy dish, slices of garlic, fresh ginger, and scallion, and a mixture of soy sauce and rice wine are poured over the fish, which is then wrapped in a double layer of foil. While that recipe is a mainstay in our house, I was inspired by the sudden appearance of fresh herbs in our backyard. Thanks to Kalyn of Kalyn’s Kitchen’s generous offering of fresh tarragon last summer, I was inpsired to make Salmon with Tarragon & Shallot Butter Sauce and plant my own patch of the licorice-flavored herb this year. With a sprinkling of fresh chives and garlic, and a healthy allowance of dry vermouth, this salmon produces an ethereal aroma. Take care not to overcook to ensure a moist, tender piece of fish.
Preheat the grill to medium heat.
Using half of a salmon (about 2 pounds), remove all pinbones and lay the fish on a double sheet of foil.
Rub salmon with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Using 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon, sprinkle the herbs over the salmon.
Sprinkle 1 clove garlic, chopped, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper over the herbs.
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Fold all four sides of the foil up and pour 1/3 cup dry vermouth over the salmon.
Seal the foil by folding it as though you wrapping a present.
Slide the foil packet onto the grill and close the lid. Cook until the salmon is just cooked through (don’t let it dry out). My salmon only took 12 minutes, but it will depend on the thickness of the fish.
Unwrap the salmon from the foil, cut into pieces and serve hot or at room temperature. Serve with lemon wedges.
If you prefer, the salmon can be baked an oven set at 400 degrees F. Place the foil packet on a baking sheet and cook as directed above.
Other salmon dishes cooked in foil:
Kalyn’s Kitchen’s Foil-Baked Salmon with Pesto & Tomatoes
Yum Sugar Jamie Oliver’s Simple Salmon Recipe
Gourmeted’s Super Simple Baked Salmon Pockets
Barbecued Salmon in Foil with Tarragon, Chives & Vermouth
1/2 salmon (about 2 pounds), pinbones removed
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup dry vermouth
Lemon wedges
Preheat the grill to medium heat.
Lay the salmon on a double sheet of foil and rub it with olive oil. Sprinkle chives, tarragon, garlic, salt, and pepper evenly over the salmon.
Fold all four sides of the foil up and pour vermouth over the salmon. Seal the foil by folding it as though you wrapping a present. Slide the foil packet onto the grill and close the lid. Cook until the salmon is just cooked through (don’t let it dry out). My salmon only took 12 minutes, but it will depend on the thickness of the fish.
Unwrap the salmon from the foil, cut into pieces and serve hot or at room temperature. Serve with lemon wedges.
Serves 6.
Gera @ SweetsFoodsBlog says
Jun 9, 2010 at 4:24 amAdore salmon in this recipe with all the herbs more the trace of vermouth – great touch 🙂
Drooling with the final picture!
Have a great week,
Gera
Jasmine says
Jun 9, 2010 at 5:00 amLooks delicious. I love salmon, especially when it's cooked right.
bellini valli says
Jun 9, 2010 at 5:05 amHere it is 10 PM and I feel like having barbecued salmon on the grill.
Elin says
Jun 9, 2010 at 6:31 amBBQ slamon..gosh this is my favourite fish and with those herbs..it is really mouth-watering!!! Love the recipe and thanks ,CC, for this recipe 🙂
Cherine says
Jun 9, 2010 at 7:42 amI love salmon and this looks so good!
pegasuslegend says
Jun 9, 2010 at 11:21 amBig Salmon fans here sounds like my next try going to bookmark nicely done!
Kalyn says
Jun 9, 2010 at 1:14 pmGorgeous! I know you'll love having lots of tarragon.
Jenny says
Jun 9, 2010 at 1:42 pmLOVE the looks of this recipe, what a great dinner idea!
Mother Rimmy says
Jun 9, 2010 at 1:47 pmI think tarragon is such a wonderful herb and you don't see people use it too often. I imagine the flavor with that lovely salmon was wonderful!
Michelle says
Jun 9, 2010 at 4:40 pmGreat idea to wrap the salmon in foil and grill it! Also the added tarragon and vermouth sound wonderful!
Tracy says
Jun 9, 2010 at 6:01 pmWow! So simple, and it looks so flavorful. Can't wait to try it!
Belinda @zomppa says
Jun 9, 2010 at 6:32 pmThe addition of vermouth is a nice touch!! Flambe!
ivoryhut says
Jun 9, 2010 at 8:16 pmThat looks gorgeous! I love fish any way, and this way looks absolutely delicious.
GreenGirl says
Jun 9, 2010 at 8:18 pmYour pictures make my mouth water.
I love salmon and definitely will try your recipe, thanks 🙂
kay says
Jun 9, 2010 at 9:30 pmnow this is a BC Westcoast tradition!
Salmon on the Barbecue and a Granville Island ale on the patio ….
Now I have to go get some salmon which is just in time since the sockeye has started here in the Alberni Inlet !
Megan says
Jun 9, 2010 at 10:16 pmIf I wasn't craving salmon before, I sure am now!
Maria says
Jun 9, 2010 at 11:44 pmWe love foil grilling. The salmon looks amazing-great herb choices.
Ma What's 4 dinner says
Jun 10, 2010 at 1:08 pmLooks beautiful. I love salmon and this one looks like it will come together fast. Can't wait to check out your other salmon recipes…that broiled one with garlic and mint sounds divine!
Lots of yummy love,
Alex aka Ma, What's For Dinner
http://www.mawhats4dinner.com
Claudia says
Jun 10, 2010 at 2:48 pmI do indeed love salmon and herbs cooked in foil. Just delicious. A definite winner and the tarragon grows wild in my garden (a bonus)>
Delishhh says
Jun 10, 2010 at 3:33 pmLove Salmon – i often just put a peice of salmon in some foil, add what ever spices or vegies i see and put it in the over for a a few minutes. So good. I recently wrote up a blog post on Gravlax. If you are a salmon fan check it out.
Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says
Jun 10, 2010 at 9:23 pmBelieve it or not, one of my favorite places to buy salmon for the grill is Costco!
Julie M. says
Jun 11, 2010 at 2:08 amThis looks like it was a beautiful piece of salmon. I loved the way you cooked it! Such a great, light, summer dish.
Lori Lynn says
Jun 11, 2010 at 10:22 amWe are big salmon fans. The flavor combination here sounds delicious.
LL
Maggy@ThreeManyCooks says
Jun 11, 2010 at 6:08 pmThis looks great – love salmon on the grill. So healthy, fresh and delicious. Perfect with grilled veggies and potatoes. YUM!
Laurie @simplyscratch says
Jun 12, 2010 at 3:37 pmStopped by from Tasty Kitchen to check out your site. The salmon looks delicious!! I may have to make it this week!! Great photography too!
Judy says
Jun 13, 2010 at 4:35 pmI've never put tarragon with salmon but certainly will now. Looks delicious – thank you!
Fuji Mama says
Jun 19, 2010 at 4:33 pmWe should just plan a food blogger trip to Alaska to pick up some salmon at the source! This looks fabulous!