Description
A delicious and healthy recipe for baked salmon in foil with asparagus and a flavorful lemon garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Cut two large pieces of aluminum foil, about 12 inches long. Place one salmon fillet in the center of each piece of foil.
- Arrange the trimmed asparagus around the salmon fillets. Drizzle the olive oil over the salmon and asparagus, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Pour the lemon garlic butter sauce evenly over the salmon and asparagus.
- Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon and asparagus to create a sealed packet. Make sure it is tightly sealed to prevent any steam from escaping.
- Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Carefully open the foil packets (watch out for steam) and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the lemon garlic butter sauce.
- You can also substitute the asparagus with green beans or broccoli for a different flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg