Certainly! Baked salmon in foil with asparagus and lemon garlic butter sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. Here’s a simple recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare Foil Packets:
- Cut four sheets of aluminum foil, large enough to wrap each salmon fillet and asparagus.
- Place salmon fillet in center of each piece of foil.
- Arrange asparagus spears around each salmon fillet.
Season Salmon and Asparagus:
Season salmon and asparagus with salt and black pepper.
Prepare Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:
In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, dried oregano, and dried thyme.
Coat Salmon and Asparagus:
- Drizzle the lemon garlic butter sauce over each salmon fillet and asparagus.
- Use a brush or spoon to ensure an even coating.
Seal Foil Packets:
- Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon and asparagus, creating a packet.
- Seal edges to prevent leaks.
Bake in the Oven:
Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Garnish and Serve:
- Carefully open foil packaging and be careful of hot steam.
- Garnish the baked salmon with fresh parsley and lemon slices.
- Serve the salmon and asparagus over rice, quinoa, or your preferred side dish.
- Enjoy your delicious baked salmon in foil with asparagus and lemon garlic butter sauce!
