Baked Salmon with Asparagus and Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

 A healthy and delicious meal that's easy to prepare. baked salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce.

Ingredients:

For the Salmon:

4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)

Salt and pepper to taste

1 lemon, sliced

For the Asparagus:

1 pound asparagus, trimmed

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce:

2 tablespoons butter, melted

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Prepare the foil packets: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut four large pieces of aluminum foil.

Season the salmon: Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Place one fillet in the center of each foil packet.

Add asparagus: Arrange the asparagus spears around the salmon.

Make the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.

Pour the sauce: Pour the garlic lemon butter sauce over the salmon and asparagus.

Seal the packets: Fold the foil over the salmon and asparagus to create tight packets.

Bake: Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.

Serve: Carefully open the foil packets and serve immediately.

Enjoy this flavorful and healthy meal!

Tips:

For extra flavor, you can add some fresh herbs like dill or parsley to the sauce.

You can also substitute the asparagus with other vegetables like broccoli or zucchini.

Serve with your favorite side dish, such as rice or roasted potatoes.

Enjoy