Ingredients:
- – 4 salmon fillets, skinless
- – 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- – 2 tablespoons olive oil
- – Salt and pepper, to taste
- – 2 cloves garlic, minced
- – Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- – 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- – Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- – Lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
– Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
2. Prepare the Salmon and Asparagus:
– Place the salmon fillets in the center of the prepared baking sheet. Arrange the trimmed asparagus spears around the salmon.
– Drizzle the olive oil over the salmon and asparagus. Season generously with salt and pepper, to taste.
3. Make the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:
– In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and melted butter. Stir until well combined.
4. Assemble and Seal the Foil Packets:
– Pour the lemon garlic butter sauce evenly over the salmon and asparagus.
– Carefully fold the sides of the aluminum foil over the salmon and asparagus to create a sealed packet, ensuring no juices can escape during baking.
5. Bake the Salmon:
– Place the foil packet on the preheated baking sheet and transfer it to the oven.
– Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
6. Serve:
– Carefully open the foil packet and transfer the salmon and asparagus to serving plates.
– Spoon any remaining lemon garlic butter sauce over the salmon and garnish with freshly chopped parsley and lemon slices.
– Serve the Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce hot, and enjoy the delicious flavors!
Get ready to dazzle your family and friends with this delectable and easy-to-make Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce. It’s a supper that’s sure to leave everyone asking for seconds!