This salmon and asparagus in foil couldn't be easier to make and results in juicy, succulent baked salmon and perfectly cooked asparagus. Serve this salmon with salad or mashed potatoes for a complete meal, perfect for busy weeknights!
Fresh dill sprigs, or chopped fresh thyme, rosemary or parsley
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut four sheets of aluminum foil about 14-inch long. Divide asparagus into 4 equal portions (about 8 spears per foil packet) and layer in center of each length of foil.
In a small bowl stir together oil with garlic. Drizzle 1 tsp of the oil over portion of asparagus then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Rinse salmon and allow excess water to run off, then season bottom of each fillet with salt and pepper. Layer fillets over asparagus.
Drizzle top of each salmon fillet with 1 tsp of the olive oil mixture and season top with salt and pepper to taste. Top each with about 2 sprigs dill and 2 lemon slices (if using fresh thyme or rosemary use about 3/4 tsp per each if using parsley use 1 1/2 tsp).
Wrap sides of foil inward over salmon then fold in top and bottom of foil to enclose.
Place foil pouches in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until salmon is cooked through, about 20 - 30 minutes (thinner fillets near lesser time, thicker fillets near greater time). Unwrap and serve warm.
Notes
Try adding herbs such as dill, tarragon, basil, thyme or parsley.
Drizzle with a little honey for added sweetness.
Grated Parmesan adds great flavor.
Try adding red pepper flakes for a nice kick.
You could replace the lemon slices with oranges or limes.