Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

Step 1 – Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2 – Prepare the Foil Packets

Lay out two large pieces of aluminum foil.

Place salmon fillet in the center of each piece.

Arrange asparagus around the salmon.

Step 3 – Make the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.

Drizzle the sauce evenly over the salmon and asparagus.

Step 4 – Seal and Bake

Fold foil over the salmon and asparagus to create a sealed packet.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, depending on thickness, until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 5 – Serve

Carefully open the foil packets and transfer salmon and asparagus to plates.

Spoon any extra sauce from the packet over the top and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

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