Here’s a delicious, healthy, and easy recipe for Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner that’s ready in about 25–30 minutes with minimal cleanup!
🐟 Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus & Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
🧾 Ingredients:
For each foil packet (serves 1–2):
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1 salmon fillet (6–8 oz / 170–225 g), skin on or off
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8–10 asparagus spears, trimmed
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1–2 tbsp butter, melted
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1 garlic clove, minced
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Juice of ½ lemon + 2–3 lemon slices
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped (optional)
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Optional: red pepper flakes, for a bit of heat
🧑🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare Foil Packets:
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Cut a large piece of aluminum foil per serving (around 12×16 inches).
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Lay asparagus in the center of each foil sheet. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
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Place the salmon fillet on top of the asparagus.
3. Make Lemon Garlic Butter:
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In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
4. Assemble:
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Spoon the lemon garlic butter sauce over the salmon.
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Top with lemon slices and sprinkle with herbs if using.
5. Seal & Bake:
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Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon to seal into a packet (don’t wrap too tightly—leave a little air inside for steaming).
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Place foil packets on a baking sheet.
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Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork (internal temp: 125–130°F / 52–54°C for medium).
🍽️ Serve With:
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Quinoa, rice, or roasted potatoes
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A crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay
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Crusty bread to soak up any sauce
💡 Tips:
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For extra flavor, marinate salmon for 15–30 minutes in lemon juice, garlic, and herbs before baking.
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Don’t overbake—the salmon continues to cook slightly after you remove it from the oven.
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You can also add cherry tomatoes, thin-sliced zucchini, or baby potatoes to the packet.