Description
A delicious and healthy meal featuring moist baked salmon, asparagus, and a bright lemon garlic butter sauce, all cooked in foil for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each, skinless or skin-on)
- 1 bunch of asparagus, ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- Juice of 1 lemon + extra lemon slices for garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or dried if needed)
- Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for some heat
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Tear two large pieces of aluminum foil (about 12×16 inches each) and place each salmon fillet in the center of its own foil sheet. Arrange trimmed asparagus beside the salmon.
- Drizzle the olive oil evenly over both the salmon and asparagus. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped parsley, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Spoon the lemon garlic butter mixture over the salmon and asparagus. Top each fillet with a thin lemon slice if desired.
- Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon and asparagus to form a sealed packet, ensuring it’s tight so steam stays in while baking.
- Place foil packets on a baking sheet and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Thicker fillets may need an extra 2–3 minutes.
- Open the foil and broil on high for 1–2 minutes for a slightly crisp top (watch closely to avoid burning).
- Carefully open the foil (hot steam alert!), plate everything up, and garnish with more parsley and lemon slices. Serve hot!
Notes
Ensure to season well for extra flavor and consider adding other vegetables for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with asparagus
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: baked salmon, asparagus, lemon garlic butter, healthy dinner, foil packet