Garlic Butter Salmon + Asparagus Foil Pack
A quick and elegant garlic butter salmon baked in foil with tender asparagus, infused with lemon and herbs for a flavorful and healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
- 1 salmon fillet (6–8 oz)
- 1 bunch asparagus (8–10 spears), trimmed
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 lemon slices
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Pinch of paprika
- Optional: 1 tsp honey or Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and prepare a large piece of foil on a baking sheet.
- Place asparagus in the center of the foil and lay salmon on top.
- Mix butter, garlic, herbs, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, and optional honey or mustard.
- Spread the mixture over the salmon and top with lemon slices.
- Fold foil into a sealed packet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
- Carefully open foil, garnish with herbs, and serve.
Notes
- Seal foil tightly to retain moisture.
- Adjust cooking time based on salmon thickness.
- Can substitute vegetables like green beans or zucchini.
- Works well baked or grilled.
- Use fresh herbs for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
