Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and a flavorful Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) salmon fillets, divided
- 2 tablespoons vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon of your favorite hot sauce (we used Sriracha)
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 3–4 tablespoons butter, diced into small cubes (or ghee)
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley or cilantro
- 1 lb (450g) medium-thick asparagus, woody ends trimmed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425ºF (220ºC). Cut 2 sheets of 14 by 12-inch (35 x 30 cm) heavy-duty aluminum foil and lay them separately on the countertop. Combine broth, lemon juice, and hot sauce in a small bowl.
- Season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and pepper and divide them onto the aluminum foil near the center. Place trimmed asparagus on one side of the salmon.
- Adjust seasoning of the salmon fillets with more salt and pepper, then sprinkle garlic on top. Drizzle the broth mixture generously over the salmon fillets and asparagus.
- Divide butter pieces evenly among the foil packets, layering them over the salmon and asparagus.
- Wrap the salmon foil packets and crimp edges together, leaving a little space inside for heat to circulate.
- Transfer the foil packs to a baking sheet and bake until salmon is cooked through – about 9 – 12 minutes.
- Carefully unwrap the foil packets, drizzle with more lemon juice, and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and a slice of lemon.
Notes
- Adjust hot sauce to taste for more or less spiciness.
- Make sure not to wrap the foil packets too tightly.
- Fresh herbs can be substituted based on preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 foil packet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Baked Salmon, Foil Packets, Asparagus, Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce