That’s a perfect easy dinner — light, flavorful, and almost no cleanup 🐟🍋
Here’s how to make it perfectly juicy every time:
🐟 Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus & Lemon Garlic Butter
🧂 Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
- 2–4 salmon fillets (skin on or off)
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of ½ lemon (optional but recommended)
- Salt & black pepper
- Optional: fresh parsley, red pepper flakes
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2️⃣ Prepare Foil Packets
- Lay a large sheet of foil on a baking sheet.
- Place asparagus in the center.
- Lay salmon on top.
3️⃣ Make Lemon Garlic Butter
Mix:
- Melted butter
- Garlic
- Lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Salt & pepper
Spoon generously over salmon and asparagus.
4️⃣ Seal
Fold foil over and crimp edges tightly to create a sealed packet.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake 12–15 minutes (depending on thickness).
Salmon should flake easily with a fork and be opaque in the center.
6️⃣ Optional Broil Finish
Open foil and broil 1–2 minutes for a slightly golden top.
🔥 Pro Tips
- Don’t overcook — salmon dries quickly.
- Thicker fillets may need 16–18 minutes.
- Add thin lemon slices on top before baking for extra flavor.
🥗 Serve With
- Rice or quinoa
- Roasted potatoes
- Simple side salad
- Or enjoy as-is for a low-carb meal
If you’d like, I can also give you:
• A creamy Parmesan version
• A honey garlic twist
• A Mediterranean-style variation
• Air fryer method
What mood are you cooking for tonight? 😄