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Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

**Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce** is a simple yet delicious dish that offers a perfect balance of flavors. The combination of tender salmon, crisp asparagus, and a rich garlic lemon butter sauce makes this recipe a go-to for busy weeknights or even special occasions. By cooking the salmon and asparagus in foil, the ingredients are infused with the tangy and savory sauce, resulting in a perfectly moist and flavorful dish. This method also keeps cleanup minimal, making it an even more appealing choice. Whether you're an experienced home cook or just getting started, this recipe is both easy to follow and impressively flavorful.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
Yield: 4

Materials

  • - 4 skinless salmon fillets
  • - 1 pound 454 grams asparagus tips
  • - 1/3 cup 75 grams melted butter
  • - 1/3 cup 125 ml lemon juice
  • - 4 minced garlic cloves
  • - 2 teaspoons 10 ml chopped fresh parsley
  • - Salt and pepper to taste
  • - 2/3 cup 65 grams grated fresh Parmesan cheese
  • - Parsley and lemon wedges for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:

  • Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). This ensures that the oven reaches the right temperature for cooking the salmon and asparagus to perfection.

Prepare the Salmon and Asparagus:

  • Take four sheets of aluminum foil, each approximately 12x18 inches (30x45 cm). Place a salmon fillet in the center of each sheet. Divide the asparagus tips into four equal portions and arrange them around each salmon fillet.

Make the Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce:

  • In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped fresh parsley. Stir until well combined.

Season and Assemble:

  • Pour the garlic lemon butter sauce over each salmon fillet and asparagus portion. Make sure the sauce coats everything evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top each salmon fillet with 2 to 3 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese.

Seal the Foil Packets:

  • Fold the aluminum foil over the salmon and asparagus, sealing the edges tightly to create individual packets. This helps the salmon cook evenly and retain moisture while absorbing all the flavors of the sauce.

Bake:

  • Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and transfer them to the preheated oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of your salmon fillets. The salmon should be cooked through and flake easily with a fork.

Garnish and Serve:

  • Carefully open the foil packets and transfer the salmon and asparagus to plates. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges for an extra burst of citrusy flavor.