Description
A quick and healthy dish featuring salmon, asparagus, and a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce, perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lay out 4 sheets of aluminum foil.
- Place one salmon fillet and a handful of asparagus in the center of each foil sheet.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Drizzle the lemon garlic butter over the salmon and asparagus, add sliced lemon, and season with salt and pepper.
- Fold the edges of the foil to create sealed packets.
- Place the packets on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Carefully open the packets and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve warm; a side of rice or quinoa pairs well. For a special touch, add a lemon wedge on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pacific Northwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, asparagus, lemon garlic butter, healthy recipes, quick meals