Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce is a flavorful, healthy dish that makes for a perfect weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests. This recipe combines tender salmon fillets with fresh asparagus, all enveloped in a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce that enhances the natural flavors of the ingredients. It is quick to prepare—taking less than 30 minutes from start to finish—and requires minimal cleanup thanks to the foil packets. Whether served on a bed of rice or alongside a fresh salad, this dish is sure to be a hit at your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut four large sheets of aluminum foil.
- Season each salmon fillet with salt and black pepper and place them on the foil.
- Arrange equal portions of asparagus around the salmon.
- In a mixing bowl, melt the butter and stir in minced garlic, lemon juice, zest, and dried parsley.
- Drizzle the lemon garlic butter sauce over the salmon and asparagus, then seal the foil tightly.
- Place packets on a baking sheet and bake for about 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily.
- Carefully unwrap and serve on plates.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg