🐟 Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
A one-pan, no-fuss meal that’s full of flavor, low-carb, and ready in under 30 minutes.
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 15–20 minutes | Serves: 2–4
🧾 Ingredients:
2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skinless or skin-on
1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp butter, melted
3 garlic cloves, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
Zest of ½ lemon
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried herbs (thyme, oregano, parsley)
Lemon slices, for garnish
Fresh parsley or dill (optional), for serving
Aluminum foil
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare Foil Packets:
Cut two large sheets of foil. Place salmon fillets in the center of each piece. Divide asparagus evenly and lay them next to the salmon.
3. Make Garlic Butter Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
4. Assemble:
Spoon the sauce evenly over the salmon and asparagus. Top with lemon slices. Fold the foil over the salmon and seal the edges tightly to create a packet.
5. Bake:
Place foil packets on a baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes, depending on thickness of the salmon. (Thicker fillets may need closer to 20 minutes.)
6. Serve:
Carefully open the foil packets (watch for steam). Serve directly from the foil or plate the salmon and asparagus. Garnish with fresh parsley or dill if desired.
📝 Tips:
You can grill the foil packets instead of baking—just cook over medium-high heat for about the same amount of time.
Add cherry tomatoes or thin slices of red onion for extra color and flavor.