Baking salmon in foil is one of the easiest ways to cook it because it is so simple and hard to mess up. By covering the salmon, the foil will create a pocket that will keep the heat in and produce moisture that helps the salmon cook to perfection with minimal effort. The foil also helps the flavors seep into the salmon making it tender, flaky, and bursting with flavor. It is hard to burn or overcook salmon when you cook it in foil which can also give you peace of mind when you place it in the oven.