Description
This Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Garlic Butter Sauce is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. The salmon is tender and flaky, paired with crisp asparagus, all cooked in a delicious garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lay out a large piece of aluminum foil on a baking sheet.
- Place the salmon fillets in the center of the foil.
- Add the trimmed asparagus around the salmon.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and minced garlic; pour over the salmon and asparagus.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and top with lemon slices.
- Fold the foil to create a sealed packet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.
- Carefully open the foil packet, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
- Make sure not to overcook the salmon; it should flake easily with a fork when done.
- This dish can be served with rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with asparagus
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg