Description
Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce is a flavorful dish that effortlessly combines tender salmon fillets with vibrant asparagus, all enveloped in a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to elegant gatherings. With minimal cleanup required, you can enjoy a nutritious meal that impresses family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a large sheet of aluminum foil.
- Place the salmon fillets on the foil and arrange the asparagus around them.
- In a small bowl, melt the butter and mix it with minced garlic, lemon juice, thyme or parsley, salt, and pepper. Drizzle this mixture over the salmon and asparagus.
- Fold the foil tightly to create a packet that seals in moisture.
- Place the foil packet on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Carefully open the packet and serve hot with any remaining sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg