Foil Packet Salmon and Asparagus
ai
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.

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