Campfire
Dinner
Gluten-Free
Low-Carb
Camping Salmon Foil Packets with Lemon and Capers
Steam tender fish and asparagus right over the coals with zero cleanup. Cook this simple foil-pack dinner after a long day on the trail.
Community rating
Added November 6, 2026
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- •2 pieces Salmon fillets
- •1 bunch Asparagus
- •2 tablespoons Capers
- •1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- •1 clove Garlic
Equipment
- • Foil
- • Grill or campfire
- • Tongs
Instructions
- 1Prepare the foil packets by placing salmon and asparagus on a piece of foil.
- 2Add capers and lemon juice over the salmon and asparagus.
- 3Wrap the foil tightly to create a packet.
- 4Cook over campfire embers for 10-15 minutes or on a grill for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily.
Camp tips
- • Use long metal tongs to remove packets from the fire safely.
- • Feel free to omit garlic for a quicker prep at the campsite.
Food safety & trail facts
- Calories:
- 350
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