Description
Baked Salmon with Asparagus is a quick, healthy dinner featuring tender salmon fillets and crisp asparagus tossed in a lemon‑garlic butter sauce. Ready in 20 minutes, this foil‑baked meal offers vibrant flavor, minimal cleanup, and balanced nutrition, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal‑prep. Ideal for families seeking a wholesome, low‑carb option that feels restaurant‑style.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place salmon fillets on a large piece of foil and arrange asparagus around them. Melt butter, mix with minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Drizzle butter mixture over salmon and asparagus, then top with lemon slices. Fold foil to seal tightly, creating a packet. Bake 20‑25 minutes until salmon flakes easily. Open packet, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor
- add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the butter. Ensure foil is sealed well to trap steam. Serve with quinoa or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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