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Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Butter Sauce Bliss

Delight in this Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce, a quick and nutritious dinner option.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 packs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Salmon Fillets Fresh or wild-caught for optimal flavor
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Asparagus
  • 1 bunch Asparagus Fresh and tender
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Substitute with olive oil for dairy-free option
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh is best
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth or water can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce Adjust to your spice preference
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • oven
  • Aluminum Foil
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Cut two sheets of aluminum foil, approximately 14 x 12 inches.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine chicken broth, lemon juice, and hot sauce.
  4. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
  5. Position trimmed asparagus spears beside each salmon fillet on the foil.
  6. Sprinkle minced garlic evenly over the salmon and asparagus, then drizzle with the sauce mixture.
  7. Cut small pieces of butter and distribute them over the salmon and asparagus.
  8. Fold the edges of the aluminum foil to create tight packets.
  9. Place the sealed foil packets on a baking sheet and transfer to the oven. Bake for 9-12 minutes.
  10. Unwrap the foil packets carefully; drizzle with additional lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1packCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 35gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is low-carb, gluten-free, and can be customized with different vegetables or proteins.

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