Description
A healthy and delicious baked salmon dish with asparagus, enhanced by a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut a large piece of aluminum foil.
- Lay out the salmon fillets on one side of the foil.
- Arrange the trimmed asparagus around the salmon.
- Mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the salmon and asparagus.
- Fold the aluminum foil over the salmon and asparagus to create a sealed packet.
- Bake the packet on a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes.
- Garnish with lemon slices before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh salmon and don’t overcook it. Experiment with different vegetables if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: salmon, baked salmon, healthy dinner, quick recipe, one-pan meal, lemon garlic butter