Description
Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus is a simple, healthy, and flavorful meal featuring tender salmon fillets and asparagus spears baked together in foil packets with garlic, lemon, and herbs. It’s moist, easy to prepare, and perfect for a no-fuss dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Tear 4 large sheets of foil.
- Place one salmon fillet in the center of each foil piece. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Arrange asparagus spears alongside the salmon.
- Drizzle olive oil or melted butter over the salmon and asparagus. Sprinkle with minced garlic and fresh herbs.
- Top each salmon fillet with 2–3 lemon slices.
- Fold the foil over and seal the edges to form a packet.
- Place packets on a baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes, depending on salmon thickness.
- Carefully open the foil packets to release steam. Serve immediately with extra herbs or lemon, if desired.
Notes
- Add cherry tomatoes or zucchini to the foil packets for variation.
- Mix Dijon mustard or cream cheese into the butter for a creamy version.
- Parchment paper can be used as an alternative to foil.
- Grill packets over medium heat for about 15 minutes as another cooking option.
- Serve over couscous or quinoa for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with asparagus
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
