Go Back

Foil-Pack Baked Salmon with Asparagus

Juicy salmon and tender asparagus cook together in foil for a dinner that feels fancy but takes almost no effort. This is the no mess, big flavor meal you will want on repeat.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Ingredients
  

4 salmon fillets (6 oz or 170 g each)

1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

3 tbsp olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 lemon, sliced plus 2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tsp dried Italian herbs or fresh dill

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F or 200°C and prepare four large foil sheets.
    Place asparagus in the center of each foil sheet and season lightly.
    Add salmon on top, then brush with olive oil and season with garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.
    Drizzle lemon juice over salmon and top with lemon slices.
    Seal foil packets tightly and place on a baking sheet.
    Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until salmon flakes easily.
    Open carefully, garnish with herbs, and serve hot.