Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon Foil Packs
Juicy salmon fillets baked with fresh asparagus and drenched in a zesty garlic lemon butter—easy to make, easy to clean up, and bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
- 4 Salmon fillets skinless or skin-on
- 1 bunch Asparagus trimmed
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter melted
- 3 Garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1 Lemon thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp Chopped parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 Foil sheets large pieces for baking
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut 4 large foil sheets and lay flat.
- Step 2: Place trimmed asparagus in the center of each foil sheet. Top with a salmon fillet.
- Step 3: Mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Spoon evenly over each salmon fillet.
- Step 4: Top each salmon with lemon slices and fold foil to seal tightly into packets.
- Step 5: Place foil packs on a baking sheet and bake for 18–20 minutes. For a golden finish, open foil and broil for 2–3 minutes.
- Step 6: Carefully open packets, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitute asparagus with green beans, zucchini, or broccoli for variety. Serve with rice, quinoa, or a light salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 32gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg
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