Foil Baked Salmon with Asparagus and Lemon & Garlic Butter
This foil baked salmon is the perfect easy and healthy dinner! Juicy salmon, crispy asparagus and a flavorful lemon & garlic butter sauce are cooked together in a foil packet for maximum flavor and minimal dishwashing. Perfect for busy weekdays or a light yet elegant meal.
Why you’ll love this recipe
Super easy – everything cooks in a foil packet
Juicy and flaky salmon every time
Fresh lemon and garlic flavor
Healthy, low carb and perfect for meal prep
Minimal dishes
🧄 Ingredients
Fresh salmon fillets
Fresh asparagus
Butter (melted)
Garlic (finely chopped)
Lemon (juice and slices)
Olive oil
Salt
Black pepper
Optional: parsley or dill for garnish
👩🍳 How to make oven-baked salmon in foil
Set the oven to 200°C.
Place salmon and asparagus on a large sheet of aluminum foil.
Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Mix melted butter with garlic and lemon juice.
Pour the sauce over the salmon and add lemon slices.
Seal the foil tightly to form a package.
Bake in the oven for 15–18 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and falls apart easily.
Carefully open the foil and garnish with fresh herbs.
Serving suggestions
Serve with rice, roasted potatoes, quinoa or eat it as is for a light and healthy meal. Perfect with a fresh green salad!