Baked Salmon in Foil: Quick, Flavor-Packed Dinner Delight

This Baked Salmon in Foil is a delicious, quick, and healthy dinner option packed with flavor and simplicity.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Total Time 30

Servings: 2 servings

Course: DINNER

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon and Vegetables

2 fillets Salmon wild-caught for enhanced flavor
1 bunch Asparagus or substitute with zucchini or broccoli

For the Sauce

1 cup Vegetable Broth or chicken broth or water
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed is best
1 teaspoon Hot Sauce optional
2 cloves Garlic fresh minced
2 tablespoons Butter or olive oil for dairy-free

For Seasoning

1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

Oven
Aluminum foil
baking sheet

Method

How to Make Baked Salmon in Foil

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Cut two sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil into rectangles measuring 14 x 12 inches.
Place the salmon fillets in the center of each foil sheet and arrange the trimmed asparagus alongside.
Season the salmon generously with salt and pepper, then sprinkle the minced garlic on top.
Mix the vegetable broth, lemon juice, and hot sauce in a bowl, then drizzle this mixture over the salmon and asparagus.
Distribute the butter pieces evenly on top of the salmon and asparagus.
Fold the foil tightly around the salmon and asparagus.
Place the foil packets on a baking sheet, then bake for 9-12 minutes.
Carefully open the packets, drizzle with additional lemon juice, and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, broil the foil packets for the last 1-2 minutes.

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