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Close-up of a pink flaky salmon fillet with a golden-brown crust and lemon garlic butter sauce. (Baked Salmon in Foil)

Baked Salmon in Foil with Roasted Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter

This Baked Salmon in Foil features a perfectly flaky salmon fillet and tender asparagus spears, all smothered in a glossy lemon garlic butter sauce. A healthy, one-pan meal with a stunning golden-brown charred finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 1 lb Salmon fillet Center-cut, skin-on or off (450g)
  • 1 bunch Asparagus spears Ends trimmed
  • 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil 15ml
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted butter 60g
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed (15ml)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley Finely chopped
  • 2 total Lemon wheels For serving
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt Plus more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper Cracked for visible specks

Equipment

  • Heavy-Duty Aluminum Foil Used to create the cooking packet.
  • 1 Rimmed Baking Sheet To hold the foil packets.
  • 1 Small saucepan For melting and emulsifying the butter sauce.

Instructions
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lay a large sheet of foil on a baking pan. Place trimmed asparagus in the center, drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Pat the salmon fillet dry. Season with salt and cracked black pepper, then place it on top of the asparagus.
Cooking
  1. Whisk melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and half the parsley until glossy. Pour 2/3 of the sauce over the salmon.
  2. Seal the foil packet and bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon is pink and flaky.
  3. Open the foil and broil on high for 2-3 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms and the salmon is slightly charred.

Notes

Always pat the salmon dry before seasoning to ensure a good crust.
Use the remaining garlic butter sauce just before serving for maximum gloss.
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