Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

Here’s a delicious, easy Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce recipe for you:

Ingredients:

• 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)

• 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed

• 3 tbsp butter, melted

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 lemon (zested and juiced)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Fresh parsley or dill (optional, for garnish)

• Olive oil (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Prepare Foil Packets:
   Tear off two large pieces of aluminum foil, enough to wrap each salmon fillet fully.

3. Assemble:
   Place each salmon fillet in the center of each foil piece. Arrange asparagus spears alongside the salmon. Drizzle asparagus with a little olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.

4. Make Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:
   In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest.

5. Add Sauce:
   Spoon the lemon garlic butter evenly over the salmon and asparagus.

6. Seal Foil Packets:
   Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon and asparagus, sealing tightly to form packets.

7. Bake:
   Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for about 15-18 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

8. Serve:
   Carefully open the foil packets (watch for steam). Garnish with fresh parsley or dill if desired and serve immediately.