Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
Light, flaky salmon meets tender asparagus in this easy foil-baked dinner, bathed in a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce. With bold notes of hot sauce and fresh herbs, this one-pan meal is fresh, flavorful, and mess-free—perfect for weeknights or date nights at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 1x
- Category: dinner
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) salmon fillets, divided
1 lb (450g) asparagus, trimmed
2 tbsp vegetable or chicken broth
1½ tbsp fresh lemon juice (or to taste)
1 tbsp hot sauce (like Sriracha)
4 tsp minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
Salt and pepper, to taste
3–4 tbsp butter, diced (or ghee)
2 tbsp chopped parsley or cilantro
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a large sheet of foil on a baking tray.
Arrange trimmed asparagus in the center of the foil. Place salmon fillets on top.
In a small bowl, mix broth, lemon juice, hot sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour over salmon and asparagus.
Dot butter cubes over salmon and veggies. Wrap foil tightly to form a packet.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily and asparagus is tender-crisp.
Unwrap carefully, sprinkle with chopped herbs, and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Calories: 340
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 30g