Description
This recipe for Salmon and Asparagus Foil Packs with Garlic Butter Sauce is a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal. Cooking in foil packs makes for easy preparation and minimal cleanup, perfect for weeknight dinners or busy cooks. The dish features succulent salmon and tender asparagus infused with a rich garlic butter sauce and bright lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
- Optional: red pepper flakes, for a little heat
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut four pieces of aluminum foil, each about 12 inches long. Lay them out on a flat surface.
- In the center of each foil piece, place a salmon fillet and arrange a small bunch of asparagus next to it.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and minced garlic. Stir until well mixed.
- Drizzle the garlic butter over the salmon and asparagus evenly. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place a couple of lemon slices on top of each salmon fillet.
- Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon and asparagus to create a sealed pack, ensuring no gaps to trap steam.
- Place the foil packs on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the asparagus is tender.
- Carefully open the foil packs to release steam.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes if desired before serving.
Notes
- Freshness matters: Choose fresh salmon and asparagus for optimal flavor.
- Customize your vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or cherry tomatoes.
- Spice it up: Adjust seasoning to your preference, adding herbs or cayenne pepper.
- Butter alternative: Olive oil can be used instead of butter for a lighter option.
- Serve warm for the best experience.
- This recipe can be made on the grill.
- Garlic powder can substitute fresh garlic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 foil pack
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: N/A