Here’s a simple, flavorful Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus & Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce you can make in no time:
🐟 Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional but delicious)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon slices (for topping)
🔥 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Prepare foil packets:
Lay out 2 large sheets of aluminum foil. Divide asparagus between them and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. - Add salmon:
Place a salmon fillet on top of the asparagus in each foil packet. - Make the sauce:
In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and paprika. - Pour & top:
Spoon the lemon garlic butter sauce over each salmon fillet. Add lemon slices on top. - Seal the foil:
Fold the foil over the salmon and seal tightly to create packets. - Bake:
Place on a baking tray and bake for 15–20 minutes, depending on thickness, until salmon is tender and flakes easily. - Serve:
Carefully open the foil (watch the steam!), sprinkle with fresh parsley, and enjoy!
💡 Tips
- Add a sprinkle of grated parmesan before sealing for extra flavor
- Swap asparagus with green beans or zucchini
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread
It’s juicy, buttery, and full of fresh lemon flavor—perfect for a quick dinner.