Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
Baked salmon in foil with asparagus and lemon garlic butter sauce is a delightful weeknight dinner that combines tender salmon fillets with crisp asparagus, all enhanced by a zesty sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 bunch asparagus (about 12 spears)
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, e.g., dill or parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Tear off two large sheets of aluminum foil, shiny side up, and place on a baking sheet.
- Arrange one salmon fillet in the center of each foil sheet and surround with asparagus spears.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and zest; drizzle over the salmon and asparagus.
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Fold the edges of the foil tightly to seal the packets.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with asparagus
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg