Description
Tender salmon and crisp asparagus baked in foil with a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce for an easy, flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skin-on or skinless
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped parsley to make the sauce.
Step 3: Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
Step 4: Place each salmon fillet on a large piece of aluminum foil, season with salt and pepper.
Step 5: Arrange asparagus around the salmon on the foil.
Step 6: Drizzle the lemon garlic butter sauce evenly over the salmon and asparagus.
Step 7: Seal the foil packets tightly, leaving a little space for steam.
Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and asparagus is tender.
Step 9: Carefully open the foil packets and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Protein: 36g