🐟 Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce: A Healthy One-Pan Wonder
When it comes to easy, elegant dinners that impress without the stress, Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce tops the list. This dish delivers everything you want in a weeknight meal: quick prep, minimal cleanup, and bold, fresh flavors that taste like something straight out of a restaurant.
The star of the show is flaky, tender salmon, wrapped in foil and baked to perfection alongside crisp asparagus spears. It’s all drenched in a bright, buttery lemon garlic sauce that infuses every bite with rich, citrusy goodness. It’s a one-pan wonder that’s as nourishing as it is delicious.
🍋 Why You’ll Love This Dish
Quick & Easy: Ready in under 30 minutes with minimal prep.
Healthy & Balanced: High in protein, rich in omega-3s, and packed with nutrients from fresh asparagus.
No Mess: Everything cooks together in a foil packet — cleanup is a breeze.
Perfect for Any Occasion: Great for a busy weeknight, date night, or even dinner parties.
📝 Ingredients
2 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin on or off
1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon lemon zest
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional: fresh parsley or dill for garnish, lemon slices for extra zing
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prep the foil packets: Cut two large sheets of aluminum foil. Place each salmon fillet in the center of a sheet, and divide asparagus evenly on the sides.
Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle and wrap: Spoon the lemon garlic butter sauce evenly over the salmon and asparagus. Fold the foil over the fish and seal the packets tightly.
Bake: Place foil packets on a baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and asparagus is tender.
Serve: Carefully open packets (watch for steam), and garnish with fresh herbs and lemon slices if desired.
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