Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus & Lemon Garlic Butter

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🐟 Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus & Lemon Garlic Butter

Ingredients

 (Serves 2–3)

  • 2–3 salmon fillets (about 500 g total)
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon (½ sliced, ½ juiced)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano or thyme (optional)
  • Fresh parsley or dill, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven
    Preheat to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Prepare the foil
    Lay a large sheet of aluminum foil on a baking tray. Lightly brush with olive oil.
  3. Arrange vegetables
    Place asparagus in the center of the foil. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add salmon
    Place salmon fillets on top of the asparagus. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  5. Make the lemon garlic butter
    In a small bowl, mix:
    • Melted butter
    • Minced garlic
    • Lemon juice
    • Oregano or thyme
  7. Assemble
    Pour the butter sauce evenly over the salmon.
    Top with lemon slices.
  8. Seal the foil
    Fold the foil tightly to create a packet, keeping some space inside for steam.
  9. Bake
    Bake for 15–20 minutes, depending on thickness of salmon.
  10. Optional golden finish
    Open the foil and broil (grill) for 2–3 minutes for a lightly golden top.

Serve With

  • Rice or quinoa
  • Roasted potatoes
  • Fresh salad
  • Garlic bread

Tips

  • Don’t overcook — salmon should flake easily and stay moist
  • You can add cherry tomatoes or zucchini for extra veggies
  • Works perfectly with frozen salmon (just add 3–5 more minutes)

If you want, I can also give you:

  • 🔥 Air fryer version
  • 🍋 Creamy sauce variation
  • 🥗 Low-calorie or keto version

Just tell me 💛

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