Asparagus Salmon Foil Packets

Asparagus Salmon Foil Packets

from spendwithpennies.com
Main Course
25 min
4 servings

Salmon has never been easier to cook, nor has it ever tasted better, lightly seasoned, doused in herb butter, and wrapped up in a packet to bake in the oven. As an extra bonus, crunchy but tender asparagus cook right alongside the salmon so you have a complete meal and no mess.

Ingredients

  • 4salmon filets
  • 1lemon (sliced)
  • 1 teaspoonpaprika
  • 1 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • 1 teaspoonblack pepper
  • 1 poundasparagus spears (ends trimmed)
  • ½ cupbutter (melted)
  • 1lemon (juiced)
  • 1 tablespoonminced garlic
  • 2 teaspoonsfresh basil
  • fresh basil
  • lemon wedges

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. 2

    Cut 4 sheets of foil. 12 x 18 inches, heavy duty foil.

  3. 3

    Place 2 lemon slices on each sheet of foil.

  4. 4

    Mix paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper together, and rub it over the salmon.

  5. 5

    Place each salmon fillet in the centre of the lemon slices.

  6. 6

    Divide the asparagus into 4 equal portions and arrange next to the salmon on each foil piece.

  7. 7

    In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, lemon juice, garlic and basil.

  8. 8

    Pour the butter mixture evenly over each piece of salmon and asparagus.

  9. 9

    Wrap the salmon and asparagus in foil, and secure and seal the edges to create a packet.

  10. 10

    Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes

  11. 11

    Open foil packets and enjoy, or broil for 1-2 minutes to crisp up exterior

  12. 12

    Garnish with additional lemon juice and fresh basil.