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Baked Salmon and Asparagus in Foil
This salmon and asparagus in foil couldn't be easier to make and results in juicy, succulent baked salmon and perfectly cooked asparagus. Serve this salmon with salad or mashed potatoes for a complete meal, perfect for busy weeknights!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Jaclyn📖 cookingclassy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- oven
- bowl
- baking sheet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut four sheets of aluminum foil about 14-inch long. Divide asparagus into 4 equal portions (about 8 spears per foil packet) and layer in center of each length of foil.
asparagus (, tough ends trimmed)1 lb
2
In a small bowl stir together oil with garlic. Drizzle 1 tsp of the oil over portion of asparagus then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Rinse salmon and allow excess water to run off, then season bottom of each fillet with salt and pepper. Layer fillets over asparagus.
garlic (, minced)2 clovesasparagus (, tough ends trimmed)1 lb
3
Drizzle top of each salmon fillet with 1 tsp of the olive oil mixture and season top with salt and pepper to taste. Top each with about 2 sprigs dill and 2 lemon slices (if using fresh thyme or rosemary use about 3/4 tsp per each if using parsley use 1 1/2 tsp).
lemon (, thinly sliced)1
4
Wrap sides of foil inward over salmon then fold in top and bottom of foil to enclose.
5
Place foil pouches in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until salmon is cooked through, about ⏱️ 20 - 30 minutes (thinner fillets near lesser time, thicker fillets near greater time). Unwrap and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
calories
412 kcal
fat Content
22 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
2 g
sodium Content
96 mg
protein Content
35 g
cholesterol Content
116 mg
carbohydrate Content
7 g
saturated Fat Content
3 g
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