Baked salmon in foil with asparagus and lemon garlic butter sauce is a perfect dish for a healthy, flavorful, and easy-to-make dinner. This dish combines tender salmon fillets, crisp asparagus, and a zesty garlic butter sauce, all baked to perfection in foil packets. It’s ideal for a quick weeknight meal or a dinner party that leaves your guests impressed with minimal effort.
Ingredients
This recipe serves 4 and takes around 25 minutes to prepare and cook.
For the Salmon and Asparagus
- 4 salmon fillets (approximately 6 oz each)
- 1 pound of asparagus, trimmed
- 1 lemon, sliced into thin rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional for extra flavor)
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Your Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare a large baking sheet and set aside. Alternatively, use individual foil packets for serving.
Step 2: Prepare the Asparagus
Trim the ends of the asparagus to remove the woody part.
Toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Set it aside.
Step 3: Make the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and paprika (if using). Mix well.
