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Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Elizabeth
  • Prep Time: 0h 15m
  • Cook Time: 0h 25m
  • Total Time: 0h 40m
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce is a simple yet elegant dish featuring tender salmon fillets and fresh asparagus cooked together in foil packets. The salmon is seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs, then topped with lemon slices and drizzled with a buttery garlic lemon sauce. Baking in foil keeps the salmon moist and flavorful while making cleanup a breeze, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal.

Ingredients

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Salmon and Vegetables

  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed
  • 1 lemon, sliced thinly

Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the salmon and asparagus.
  2. Prepare Foil Sheets. Cut four sheets of aluminum foil, each large enough to fold over and seal around a salmon fillet and asparagus.
  3. Season Salmon. Place each salmon fillet in the center of its foil sheet, skin side down if skin is on, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Add Asparagus. Evenly divide the trimmed asparagus among the foil packets, placing them beside the salmon fillets.
  5. Top with Lemon Slices. Lay a few thin slices of lemon over each salmon fillet to add fresh citrus flavor during baking.
  6. Make Butter Sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
  7. Drizzle Sauce. Evenly spoon the lemon garlic butter sauce over the salmon and asparagus in each foil packet.
  8. Seal Foil Packets. Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon and asparagus, creating a sealed packet to trap steam and flavors while baking.
  9. Bake Salmon. Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and easily flakes with a fork.
  10. Garnish and Serve. Carefully open each foil packet, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately for a fresh and flavorful meal.

Notes

  • Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the salmon fillets.
  • Optional: add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the butter sauce for a slight kick.
  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best citrus flavor; bottled lemon juice can be used in a pinch.
  • Ensure the foil is sealed well to prevent steam from escaping and keep the fish moist.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently to prevent drying out.

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