Foil-Baked Salmon with Asparagus
A quick and easy foil-baked salmon with tender asparagus, drizzled in garlic butter and finished with lemon and parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Tear four sheets of aluminum foil, each large enough to fold into a sealed packet.
- Divide the trimmed asparagus among the foil sheets and lay a salmon fillet on top of each bundle.
- Combine the melted butter with the minced garlic in a small bowl. Spoon or drizzle the garlic butter evenly over the salmon.
- Place 2 or 3 thin lemon slices on each fillet and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fold the foil up and over the salmon to form a sealed packet, crimping the edges so steam stays inside.
- Arrange the packets on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Cooking time is for medium doneness; add 2 to 4 minutes if you prefer well done.
- Open each packet carefully away from your face to release hot steam. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter finish, use olive oil instead of butter. Swap lemon slices for lemon zest and a squeeze of juice for more citrus aroma. If asparagus stalks are thick, halve them lengthwise for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg