Description
Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce comes together faster than you can order takeout, delivering restaurant-quality flavor straight from your kitchen. Delicate salmon nestled with fresh asparagus and drizzled with zesty lemon garlic butter makes dinner feel like a special occasion without complicated prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 bunch asparagus
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Black pepper
Garnish and Extras:
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Lemon slices
- Fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, creating the perfect environment for baking your salmon to tender perfection.
- Cut 4 sheets of aluminum foil large enough to cradle each salmon fillet comfortably with room for asparagus.
- Lightly brush your foil sheets with 1 tbsp olive oil to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Sprinkle 1 tsp of Italian seasoning, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper directly onto each 6-oz salmon fillet, massaging the seasonings into the flesh.
- Center each seasoned salmon fillet on its prepared foil sheet, arranging 4-5 asparagus spears alongside.
- Whisk 4 tbsp melted butter with 3 minced garlic cloves and fresh juice from 1 whole lemon until smoothly combined.
- Drizzle 2 tbsp of the garlic-butter sauce over each salmon fillet and asparagus, ensuring even coverage.
- Top each portion with 1-2 thin lemon slices for an extra burst of citrus flavor.
- Carefully fold and crimp the foil edges to create tight, steam-sealed packets that will lock in moisture.
- Transfer the foil packets to a large baking sheet and slide into the preheated oven.
- Bake for precisely 15-18 minutes, depending on the thickness of your salmon fillets.
- Remove from oven and let packets rest for 2-3 minutes before carefully opening to release steam.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve directly from the foil for a rustic, elegant presentation.
Notes
- Always choose fresh salmon with a bright color and firm texture for the best flavor and moisture.
- Line your baking sheet with extra foil for easier cleanup after cooking the salmon packets.
- Use a meat thermometer to check salmon’s internal temperature reaches 145°F for perfect doneness without overcooking.
- For gluten-free diets, confirm your seasoning and ingredients are certified gluten-free before preparing the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg