Baked salmon in foil with asparagus and lemon garlic butter sauce is a delicious and healthy meal that’s easy to prepare. This method of cooking keeps the salmon moist and flavorful while infusing it with the flavors of asparagus and the tangy lemon garlic butter sauce. Here’s a step-by-step recipe:
Ingredients:
For the Salmon and Asparagus:
- 4 salmon fillets (6-8 ounces each)
- 1 bunch of fresh asparagus, trimmed
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- Fresh dill or parsley for garnish (optional)
For the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place four large sheets of aluminum foil (about 12 inches in length) on a flat surface.
- Lay several asparagus spears in the center of each piece of foil.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper, and place one fillet on top of the asparagus on each piece of foil.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil and minced garlic. Drizzle this mixture over the salmon and asparagus.
- Place lemon slices on top of each salmon fillet.
- Fold up the sides of the foil to create a packet, leaving some room for air to circulate inside. Seal the packets tightly.
- 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.
- While the salmon is baking, prepare the lemon garlic butter sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Keep the sauce warm on low heat until the salmon is ready.
- Carefully open the foil packets (there may be hot steam) and transfer the salmon and asparagus to serving plates.
- Spoon the lemon garlic butter sauce over each salmon fillet.
- Garnish with fresh dill or parsley, if desired.
- Serve your baked salmon in foil with asparagus and lemon garlic butter sauce immediately, and enjoy!
This dish is not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it perfect for a special dinner or any time you want a healthy and flavorful meal.
