🧄 Garlic Butter Salmon & Asparagus Foil Packs
🌟 Description
Tender, flaky salmon baked in foil with crisp-tender asparagus, all coated in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of lemon. Everything cooks together in one packet—easy, juicy, and full of flavor.
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed)
- 2–3 tbsp butter (melted)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp paprika or chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Lemon slices (for topping)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven
200°C (400°F) - Prepare foil packs
Cut 2 large pieces of foil. Place salmon in the center of each. - Add veggies
Arrange asparagus around the salmon. - Make garlic butter
Mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, zest, salt, pepper, and paprika. - Assemble
Drizzle olive oil over asparagus.
Pour garlic butter mixture over salmon and veggies.
Top with lemon slices. - Seal packs
Fold foil tightly to seal (keep some space inside for steam). - Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness. - Serve
Carefully open foil (watch steam!), garnish with parsley, and serve.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- With rice, quinoa, or mashed potatoes
- Pair with a light salad
- Serve directly in foil for easy cleanup
💡 Tips & Variations
- Add cherry tomatoes or zucchini for extra veggies
- Swap butter with olive oil for a lighter version
- Try with shrimp or chicken instead of salmon
❓ Q&A
Q: How do I know salmon is done?
It should flake easily with a fork and be opaque in the center.
Q: Can I grill these instead?
Yes! Grill over medium heat for about 10–12 minutes.
Q: Can I meal prep this?
Absolutely—assemble packs ahead and refrigerate, then bake when ready.
