Grilling season just got a whole lot tastier with these vibrant Grilled Honey & Chipotle Salmon Foil Packets—a deliciously simple, nutrient-packed meal that’s bursting with bold flavors and wholesome goodness. Perfect for those who love the smoky char of the grill combined with sweet and spicy notes, this recipe brings together wild-caught salmon, fresh garden vegetables, and a zesty honey-chipotle sauce that’s both nourishing and incredibly satisfying.
Grilling the salmon and veggies in foil packets locks in moisture, intensifies flavor, and creates an effortless cleanup, making it ideal for busy weeknights or outdoor gatherings. The combination of smoky chipotle and sweet honey creates a perfect balance that elevates the natural richness of the salmon without overpowering it. Plus, cooking everything together ensures the vegetables soak up all those incredible flavors, resulting in a perfectly tender, juicy meal.
Beyond the incredible taste, this dish is a nutritional powerhouse. Salmon is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, essential for heart health, brain function, and reducing inflammation The fresh zucchini, eggplant, and red onion add fiber, antioxidants, and important vitamins that support digestion and overall wellness. Meanwhile, the extra virgin olive oil provides heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, and garlic and chili powder offer immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory benefits.
For those days when grilling isn’t an option, you can easily prepare these foil packets in the oven with equally delicious results—making this recipe versatile and accessible year-round. Whether enjoyed straight off the grill or baked in the oven, these foil packets deliver a wholesome, vibrant meal that’s as easy to prepare as it is to enjoy.
Fire up your grill, gather your ingredients, and get ready for a mouthwatering meal that’s fresh, flavorful, and packed with nourishing benefits!
Recipe
Serves 4
For the sauce:
4 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
2 tbsp. raw honey
1 tbsp. chili powder
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp. sea salt
For the foil packets:
4 wild-caught salmon filets (approx. 6 oz./170g each)
1 zucchini, chopped
1 eggplant, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
4 lime wedges, for serving
How to Prepare
Oven Method
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, raw honey, chili powder, garlic, and sea salt. Set aside.
Season both sides of the salmon filets with sea salt.
In another bowl, toss the chopped zucchini, eggplant, and red onion with a little extra olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper.
Lay out four large sheets of foil on a flat surface. On each piece, place a portion of the vegetables on one half of the foil (near the center). Place a salmon filet beside the veggies.
Drizzle the sauce evenly over the salmon and vegetables.
Fold and seal the foil to form packets, making sure they’re well sealed to trap in the steam.
Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
Serve each packet with a fresh lime wedge, and enjoy straight from the foil or plated.
Grilling Method
To grill these packets, preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 375°F/190°C).
Prepare the foil packets as directed. Place the packets on the grill grates and cook for 12-15 minutes, turning once halfway through to ensure even cooking.
The salmon should be opaque and flaky, and the vegetables tender. Use tongs to carefully remove the packets from the grill, let rest for a couple of minutes, then serve with lime wedges.
Enjoy your Grilled Honey & Chipotle Salmon Foil Packets!
References
Benefits of salmon eating on traditional and novel vascular risk factors in young, non-obese healthy subjects [Link]
