Description
Easy and foolproof salmon foil packs with asparagus for a quick dinner that looks impressive.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets, about 6 to 8 ounces each
- Asparagus, trimmed, about 1 pound
- Butter, melted, 2 to 4 tablespoons
- Lemon juice, 1 to 2 tablespoons
- Garlic, minced, 1 to 2 cloves
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, freshly cracked
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut large pieces of aluminum foil and place a salmon fillet in the center of each.
- Arrange asparagus around the salmon.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the buttery mixture over the salmon and asparagus.
- Fold the foil into packets, sealing them well.
- Place the foil packs on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
- Carefully open the packets and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Pat the salmon dry before seasoning for better texture. Keep packets sealed while baking to trap steam and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: salmon, foil packs, quick dinner, healthy recipe, easy recipe