Description

This baked salmon in foil with asparagus and a rich lemon garlic butter sauce is an easy, healthy, and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The foil locks in moisture, making the salmon tender and flaky, while the asparagus absorbs the zesty, buttery sauce for an extra burst of flavor.

Ingredients

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4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh, if preferred)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare the foil packs: Cut 4 large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place a salmon fillet in the center of each sheet. Divide the trimmed asparagus evenly between the packets, arranging them alongside the salmon.
Make the lemon garlic butter sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Assemble: Drizzle the lemon garlic butter sauce evenly over the salmon and asparagus. Top each salmon fillet with 2-3 slices of lemon.
Seal the foil: Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon and asparagus, sealing the packets tightly to trap steam inside.
Bake: Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Serve: Carefully open the foil packets (watch for steam), garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the lemon garlic butter sauce for 15-30 minutes before baking.
You can substitute green beans, broccoli, or zucchini for asparagus if preferred.
If using thick salmon fillets, adjust the baking time by adding 2-3 extra minutes