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Easy Campfire Foil Pack Salmon for Camping

Flaky fish with zero pan cleanup. Make these simple salmon packs over hot coals when you want a fast, hearty meal after a long day outside.

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Added November 6, 2026
Source: reusegrowenjoy.com
Easy Campfire Foil Pack Salmon for Camping
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 25 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • •1 Medium Sized Piece Salmon
  • •1 Lemon
  • •Pinch Salt
  • •Pinch Black Pepper

Equipment

  • • Aluminum foil
  • • Meat thermometer
  • • Campfire or grill

Instructions

  1. 1Start your campfire and get the wood or coals nice and hot.
  2. 2Tear off two pieces of aluminum foil, and lay them on top of each other.
  3. 3Take your piece of salmon and lay it in the aluminum foil. Cover with salt and pepper to taste and then top with sliced pieces of lemon all over the salmon.
  4. 4Close up the aluminum foil completely so that there are no holes or leaks.
  5. 5Place the foil packet in the fire, directly on the hot bed of coals.
  6. 6Check the salmon's doneness with a meat thermometer to ensure complete cooking.
  7. 7Flip the foil packet over every 8 minutes. Cook for about 25 minutes, checking for doneness with the thermometer.

Camp tips

  • • Using a meat thermometer ensures the salmon is thoroughly cooked without risk.
  • • You can also cook this recipe on a grill if a campfire isn't available.

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