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Salmon asparagus foil packets ready for grilling, fresh and flavorful dish.

Salmon Asparagus Foil Packets

A healthy and delicious dish featuring juicy salmon and tender asparagus, all cooked in an easy-to-clean foil packet.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 fillets 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin on or off
  • 1 lb 1 lb asparagus, woody ends trimmed
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp dried dill
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: fresh dill for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. Tear off four 12-inch sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, dill, salt, and pepper.
Assembly
  1. Arrange the trimmed asparagus in the center of each piece of foil.
  2. Place a salmon fillet on top of the asparagus.
  3. Drizzle the olive oil mixture over the salmon and asparagus. Lay lemon slices on the salmon.
  4. Fold the foil tightly to create sealed packets, leaving enough space inside for steam.
Cooking
  1. Bake in the oven for about 15-18 minutes until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and flakes easily with a fork.
  2. Allow the packets to rest for 2 minutes before opening them carefully. Serve with fresh dill, if desired.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor; however, frozen salmon and asparagus can work in a pinch. Adjust the seasonings to your taste, and feel free to add herbs or spices you love. Make sure to seal the foil tightly to keep all the flavors locked inside. For a bit of heat, add some red pepper flakes to the olive oil mixture.