Description
A simple and delicious recipe for baked salmon in foil with asparagus, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets (skin-on preferred)
- 1 pound asparagus spears (trimmed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon (sliced into rounds)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Fresh dill, chopped parsley, or paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Rinse and pat dry the salmon fillets. Trim the woody ends off the asparagus.
- Place a handful of asparagus spears in the center of a foil sheet and set a salmon fillet on top.
- Drizzle with olive oil and squeeze lemon juice over the top.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, salt, pepper, and optional herbs over the salmon and asparagus.
- Fold the foil over the salmon and asparagus, crimping edges to seal tightly.
- Place foil packets on the baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Check for doneness — the salmon should be opaque and flake easily with a fork.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the salmon in olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- Serve with a side of rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with asparagus
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg