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Easy Camping Salmon Foil Packets with Summer Veggies

Cook over campfire coals on your first night out. You get tender fish, blistered vegetables, and zero cleanup after a long day outside.

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Added November 6, 2026
Source: savorynothings.com
Easy Camping Salmon Foil Packets with Summer Veggies
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • •1 large ear corn
  • •1 large red pepper
  • •1 medium zucchini
  • •1 pound asparagus
  • •4 tablespoons parsley
  • •1 tablespoon olive oil
  • •salt
  • •black pepper
  • •4 (6-oz) salmon fillets
  • •4 tablespoons butter
  • •½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • •1 teaspoon lemon juice

Equipment

  • • Grill
  • • Aluminum foil
  • • Mixing bowl

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat grill (or oven) to 425°F. Prepare 4 large pieces of aluminum foil.
  2. 2Toss corn, red pepper, zucchini, and asparagus in a bowl with olive oil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Divide evenly on foil pieces.
  3. 3Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, placing one on top of vegetables in each foil piece.
  4. 4Mash butter with remaining parsley, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Dot butter on salmon fillets.
  5. 5Fold up sides of foil to create a bowl and crimp the edges to seal well.
  6. 6Cook pouches on the grill or in the oven for about 20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily and vegetables are tender.

Camp tips

  • • Cut the veggies evenly for consistent cooking results.
  • • Seal the foil packets tightly to avoid leaks during cooking.
  • • Use a plate under the packets to catch any juices and be cautious of steam when opening.

Food safety & trail facts

Calories:
444

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