Description
A simple and healthy recipe for baked salmon and asparagus cooked in foil packets. This dish is quick to prepare, easy to clean up, and packed with flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound salmon fillet
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Tear off four large pieces of aluminum foil, one for each salmon fillet.
- Place a salmon fillet in the center of each foil piece.
- Arrange a portion of asparagus spears next to the salmon.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salmon and asparagus.
- Sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Top the salmon with a lemon slice.
- Fold the foil to create sealed packets.
- Place the foil packets on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
- Carefully open the foil packets and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can add other seasonings like dill or paprika for extra flavor.
- Ensure the foil packets are sealed tightly to keep the moisture in.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your salmon fillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg