Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

Here’s a delicious and easy Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce — healthy, quick, and loaded with flavor!

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🐟 Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus & Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

📝 Ingredients (Serves 2–4):

• 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each, skin-on or off)

• 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed

• 2 tbsp melted butter (or olive oil)

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 lemon (zested + sliced into rounds)

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Foil sheets (about 12×18 inches)

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🔪 Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

   • To 400°F (200°C).

2. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:

   • In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

   • Season with salt and pepper.

3. Assemble Foil Packets:

   • Lay out foil sheets.

   • Place asparagus in the center, drizzle lightly with olive oil and season.

   • Place salmon fillets on top of asparagus.

   • Spoon lemon garlic butter sauce over salmon.

   • Top with lemon slices.

4. Seal Packets:

   • Fold sides of the foil over the salmon, sealing tightly to form a packet (leave some air inside for steaming).

5. Bake:

   • Place on baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes, depending on thickness of salmon.

   • For extra color, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end (open foil first).

6. Serve:

   • Carefully open foil, garnish with fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.

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✅ Tips:

• Don’t overcook! Salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork (internal temp ~125–130°F).

• Swap asparagus for green beans, broccolini, or zucchini if preferred.

• Serve with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread.

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