Foil Packet Salmon and Asparagus

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    JR
    JR

    4 days ago

    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Categories: Healthy Meals & Main Course

    A healthy and flavorful dish featuring tender salmon and crisp asparagus, all cooked in a convenient foil packet.

    Foil Packet Salmon and Asparagus recipe - Mediterranean easy difficulty dish
    quick
    seafood
    healthy
    one-pan

    Difficulty: EASY

    Prep Time: 10 minutes

    Cook Time: 25 minutes

    Total Time: 35 minutes

    Serving Size: Serves 4

    Ingredients:

    • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
    • 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 lemon, sliced
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Directions:

    1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
    2. Lay out four pieces of aluminum foil, about 12 inches long each.
    3. In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
    4. Place one salmon fillet in the center of each foil piece.
    5. Arrange asparagus around the salmon fillets.
    6. Drizzle the olive oil mixture over the salmon and asparagus.
    7. Top each salmon fillet with lemon slices.
    8. Fold the foil over the salmon and asparagus to create a sealed packet.
    9. Place the packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
    10. Remove from the oven and let sit for a few minutes before carefully opening the foil packets.