Description
A delightful dish featuring tender salmon, crisp asparagus, and a flavorful lemon garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lay out 4 sheets of aluminum foil on a flat surface.
- Place a salmon fillet and a portion of asparagus in the center of each foil sheet.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Drizzle the lemon garlic butter over the salmon and asparagus.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Close the foil packets tightly.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through.
- Carefully open the foil packets and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use fresh, wild-caught salmon for the best flavor. Avoid overcooking to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg