Campfire
Dinner
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
High-Protein
Easy Camping Salmon: Foil Packs and Campfire Pies
Cook fresh salmon over the coals with zero mess. Make these foil packs and pie-iron melts for a filling dinner after a long day on the trail.
Community rating
Added November 1, 2026

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- •1 whole Zucchini
- •1 whole Tomatoes
- •4-6 portions Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Portions
- •1 sheet Foil
- •1 optional Parchment Paper
- •1 tsp Brown Sugar
- •2 tsp Paprika
- •1.5 tsp Salt
- •1.5 tsp Onion Powder
- •1 tsp Dry Thyme
- •1 tsp Black Pepper
- •0.5 tsp Garlic Powder
- •0.5 tsp Dry Mustard
- •0.5 tsp Curry
- •0.5 tsp Chili Flakes
Equipment
- • Grill
- • Foil
- • Parchment Paper
- • Campfire
- • Spice Jar
Instructions
- 1Cut foil squares large enough to wrap around each portion of salmon and line each square with parchment paper.
- 2Cut zucchini in half and slice thin.
- 3Slice tomatoes about ⅓ inch or preferred thickness.
- 4On each parchment paper place 3 slices of zucchini down and 2 slices of tomatoes, season with salt and pepper or the spice mix.
- 5Place salmon on top of the tomatoes and season well with the spice mix.
- 6Bring the long ends together and roll them tight to seal the salmon in foil. Wrap them again with another piece of foil to ensure protection during cooking.
- 7Place the packs on the embers and cook for 8-10 minutes, monitoring to prevent burning.
Camp tips
- • Prepare the spice mix in advance for easy seasoning while camping.
- • Serve with a side of grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
- • For non-campfire cooking, bake or grill the salmon at 375°F.
Food safety & trail facts
- Calories:
- 250
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