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Savory Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus & Lemon Butter Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 7 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 19 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Savory Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus & Lemon Butter is a quick and healthy meal perfect for busy weeknights. Fresh salmon fillets are seasoned and baked together with tender asparagus, garlic, and a flavorful lemon butter sauce sealed in foil to lock in moisture and taste. The recipe offers a light, zesty, and buttery dish that is simple to prepare, requires minimal cleanup, and can easily be customized with your choice of vegetables or seasoning.

Ingredients

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Salmon and Vegetables

  • 4 fillets Salmon (Use fresh or frozen, high quality.)
  • 1 bunch Asparagus (Can be substituted with broccoli or zucchini.)

Seasonings and Sauces

  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 3 cloves Garlic (Freshly minced.)
  • 2 tbsp Butter (Can substitute with olive oil or ghee.)
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Broth (White wine can be a substitute.)
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice (Use fresh for best taste.)
  • 1 tsp Hot Sauce (Adjust to taste; paprika can be used instead.)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking your salmon packets.
  2. Prepare Foil Sheets: Cut two sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, each measuring approximately 14 by 12 inches, to create individual cooking packets.
  3. Mix Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the vegetable broth, lemon juice, and hot sauce to make a flavorful liquid to drizzle over the salmon and asparagus.
  4. Season Salmon and Arrange: Season each salmon fillet with salt and pepper. Place the fillets centrally on each foil sheet and arrange the asparagus spears alongside.
  5. Add Garlic and Drizzle Sauce: Sprinkle the freshly minced garlic evenly over the salmon fillets, then drizzle the prepared broth mixture over both the salmon and asparagus to infuse the flavors.
  6. Add Butter: Dot pieces of butter evenly on top of the salmon and asparagus to add richness and moisture.
  7. Seal Foil Packets: Fold the foil sheets tightly around the salmon and asparagus, sealing the edges well but leaving some space inside for steam to circulate during cooking.
  8. Bake: Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 12 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  9. Serve: Carefully open the foil packets to avoid escaping steam, then garnish with additional fresh lemon juice and herbs if desired before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute asparagus with broccoli or zucchini to suit your preference or what you have on hand.
  • If you don’t have vegetable broth, white wine or water can be used as alternatives.
  • Adjust the amount of hot sauce or substitute with paprika for a milder flavor.
  • Using fresh lemon juice enhances the brightness and fresh taste of the dish.
  • If you prefer, substitute butter with olive oil or ghee for a dairy-free version.
  • Be cautious when opening the foil packets as they will release hot steam.

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