Baked Salmon in Foil: Delicious Asparagus & Garlic Butter Bliss
A delightful recipe for baked salmon in foil featuring fresh asparagus and a rich garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 pound asparagus
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Layout a large piece of foil on a baking tray.
- Place the salmon fillets and asparagus on the foil.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, and lemon juice.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the salmon and asparagus.
- Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with parsley.
- Fold the foil to create a sealed packet, then bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Carefully open the foil and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add lemon slices on top of the salmon before sealing the foil.
- Ensure the foil packet is tightly sealed to keep the moisture in.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with asparagus
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Baked Salmon, Asparagus, Garlic Butter, Foil Recipe