Description
Baked salmon in foil with asparagus and garlic butter sauce is a simple and healthy dish. It combines tender salmon with fresh asparagus, all cooked in a flavorful garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lay out a large piece of aluminum foil on a baking sheet.
- Place the salmon fillets in the center of the foil.
- Arrange the asparagus around the salmon.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter and minced garlic.
- Drizzle the garlic butter over the salmon and asparagus.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Top with lemon slices.
- Fold the foil into a packet, sealing it tightly.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until salmon is cooked through.
- Carefully open the foil packet and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the salmon fillets.
- You can add other vegetables if desired.
- Serve with rice or a salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with asparagus
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: baked salmon, foil salmon, asparagus, garlic butter, healthy dinner