Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus

🌟 Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus & Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

This baked salmon dish is the perfect combination of fresh flavors, simple preparation, and juicy tenderness. Wrapping the salmon and asparagus in foil allows everything to steam gently in its own juices, creating a mouthwatering lemon-garlic aroma that fills your kitchen. The result is a melt-in-your-mouth salmon fillet surrounded by perfectly tender asparagus, all coated with a rich, silky butter sauce that tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant. It’s healthy, elegant, and ready in less than 30 minutes—ideal for busy nights or a special dinner.

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🐟 Ingredients (2–3 servings)

• 2 salmon fillets (around 180–200 g each)
• 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs (or oregano)
• 2–3 lemon slices
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

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🍋 Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together:

• Melted butter
• Garlic
• Lemon juice
• Lemon zest
• Olive oil
• Paprika
• Herbs
• Salt and pepper

This sauce adds richness, brightness, and a comforting aroma that pairs perfectly with salmon.

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This temperature helps the salmon bake quickly while keeping it juicy.

2. Arrange the foil packets

Place a large sheet of aluminum foil on a baking tray.
Lay the asparagus in the center, drizzle with a tiny bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Place the salmon fillets on top of the asparagus.

3. Add the sauce

Spoon the lemon garlic butter mixture generously over the salmon and asparagus.
Add a few lemon slices on top of each fillet for extra aroma as they bake.

4. Seal the foil

Fold the foil edges tightly to form a closed packet. This traps the steam and infuses flavors deeply into the salmon.

5. Bake

Bake for 15–18 minutes, depending on the thickness of your salmon.
Thicker pieces may need up to 20 minutes.
If you want a slightly golden top, open the foil and broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.

6. Serve

Carefully open the foil packet (watch for hot steam!).
Garnish with parsley and an extra squeeze of fresh lemon.

Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, quinoa, or enjoy it just as it is—light, fresh, and irresistibly buttery.

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✨ Tips for Best Results

• Don’t overbake; salmon is perfect when it flakes easily with a fork.
• Add cherry tomatoes or potato slices inside the foil for a full meal.
• Use fresh garlic and lemon for the best flavor pop.
• If you like a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.