Here’s a fresh, flavorful, and super simple recipe for Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce — perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup!
🐟 Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus & Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
🍋 Ingredients (Serves 2–3):
Main:
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2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
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1 bunch of thin asparagus, ends trimmed
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2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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Lemon slices (for topping)
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Foil sheets (large enough to wrap the salmon and veggies)
Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:
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3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced
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Juice of 1/2 lemon
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Zest of 1/2 lemon
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1 tsp Italian seasoning (or mix of oregano, thyme, parsley)
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Optional: a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
🔪 Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
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Preheat to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare Foil Packets:
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Place a large piece of foil on a baking sheet.
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Lay asparagus in the center and drizzle with olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
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Place a salmon fillet on top of the asparagus.
3. Make the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:
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In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, zest, and Italian seasoning.
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Spoon the sauce generously over the salmon.
4. Wrap and Bake:
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Place lemon slices on top of the salmon.
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Fold the foil over the salmon and asparagus to create a sealed packet.
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Bake for 15–18 minutes, depending on salmon thickness.
5. Unwrap & Broil (Optional):
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For a golden finish, carefully open the foil and broil for 2–3 minutes on high.
🍽️ Serve:
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Serve hot with extra lemon wedges and fresh herbs if desired.
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Great with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.