Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

Baked salmon in foil with asparagus and lemon garlic butter sauce is a delicious and healthy meal! Here’s a simple recipe to make it:

Ingredients:

• 2 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh herbs (such as parsley or dill), optional for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare the foil packets:
   • Lay out a large piece of aluminum foil for each salmon fillet.
   • Place a few asparagus spears in the center of each foil sheet.
3. Make the lemon garlic butter sauce:
   • In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
4. Assemble the packets:
   • Place one salmon fillet on top of the asparagus.
   • Drizzle the lemon garlic butter sauce over the salmon fillet.
   • Add a couple of thin lemon slices on top of the salmon.
   • Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon and asparagus, creating a tightly sealed packet.
5. Bake:
   • Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through (it should easily flake with a fork).
6. Serve:
   • Carefully open the foil packets, being cautious of the steam. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with additional lemon wedges on the side.