Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus (Quick & Healthy) Recipe
This Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus is a quick and healthy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. The foil packets lock in moisture and flavor, resulting in tender salmon and perfectly cooked asparagus every time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Salmon:
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skin-on
Asparagus:
- 1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional herbs: dill, parsley, or paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prep the ingredients: Rinse the salmon fillets and pat them dry. Trim the woody ends off the asparagus.
- Assemble the foil packets: Place a large sheet of foil on a baking tray. Arrange asparagus in the center, top with salmon fillet, drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, add garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs. Seal the foil packets.
- Bake: Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Check for doneness: The salmon should be opaque and flake easily with a fork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with asparagus
- Calories: Approx. 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
