Baked salmon in foil with asparagus and lemon garlic butter sauce sounds absolutely delicious! It’s a classic dish that’s both flavorful and healthy. Here’s a simple recipe to guide you through making this delightful dish:
Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed
- 2 lemons, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the foil: Tear off four large pieces of aluminum foil, enough to wrap each salmon fillet and asparagus.
- Season the salmon: Season each salmon fillet with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Drizzle a little melted butter over each fillet.
- Assemble the packets: Place a few asparagus spears on each piece of foil next to the salmon fillets. Add a couple of lemon slices on top of each fillet.
- Wrap the foil: Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon and asparagus, sealing the edges tightly to create packets.
- Bake: Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the asparagus is tender.
- Make the lemon garlic butter sauce: While the salmon is baking, melt the remaining butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Squeeze in the juice of one lemon and stir well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Once the salmon is done, carefully open the foil packets. Drizzle the lemon garlic butter sauce over the salmon and asparagus. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Enjoy: Serve your baked salmon with asparagus and lemon garlic butter sauce hot, alongside your favorite side dishes.
This dish is not only tasty but also presents beautifully when served. Enjoy your culinary creation!
