Description
This Baked Salmon with Foil-Asparagus and Garlic Butter Sauce is a delicious and healthy dinner option that combines tender salmon fillets with fresh asparagus, all infused with a rich garlic butter sauce and bright lemon slices. The foil packets lock in moisture and flavors while baking, resulting in a perfectly cooked, aromatic meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Vegetables
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus (approximately 1 lb)
- 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Olive oil, for drizzling asparagus
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the foil packets.
- Prepare Asparagus: Rinse the asparagus under cold water and trim off the tough ends. Lay a handful in the center of each foil sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat promptly to prevent burning.
- Assemble Foil Packets: Place one salmon fillet on top of the asparagus in each foil sheet. Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Drizzle the garlic butter sauce over the salmon and top with lemon slices.
- Seal and Bake: Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon and asparagus tightly, creating a sealed packet. Place packets on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until salmon is cooked through and asparagus is tender.
- Serve: Carefully open the foil packets to avoid steam. Transfer salmon and asparagus to plates, drizzle with any remaining garlic butter sauce, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure the foil packets are tightly sealed to trap steam and cook the salmon evenly.
- Adjust baking time based on salmon thickness; thicker fillets may need a few extra minutes.
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor in the butter sauce, but garlic powder can be substituted in a pinch.
- For added richness, a splash of white wine in the butter sauce can be included before drizzling.
- Serve with rice or crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce.
