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Asparagus Salmon Foil Packets
Salmon has never been easier to cook, nor has it ever tasted better, lightly seasoned, doused in herb butter, and wrapped up in a packet to bake in the oven. As an extra bonus, crunchy but tender asparagus cook right alongside the salmon so you have a complete meal and no mess.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 491 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 salmon filets
- 1 lemon sliced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound asparagus spears ends trimmed
- ½ cup butter melted
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons fresh basil
Garnish
- fresh basil
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cut 4 sheets of foil. 12 x 18 inches, heavy duty foil.
- Place 2 lemon slices on each sheet of foil.
- Mix paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper together, and rub it over the salmon.
- Place each salmon fillet in the centre of the lemon slices.
- Divide the asparagus into 4 equal portions and arrange next to the salmon on each foil piece.
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, lemon juice, garlic and basil.
- Pour the butter mixture evenly over each piece of salmon and asparagus.
- Wrap the salmon and asparagus in foil, and secure and seal the edges to create a packet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes
- Open foil packets and enjoy, or broil for 1-2 minutes to crisp up exterior
- Garnish with additional lemon juice and fresh basil.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
491
(25%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
154mg
(51%)
Sodium
863mg
(36%)
Potassium
1156mg
(33%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1880IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
35.6mg
(40%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
4.3mg
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 491
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 491 | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 863mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 1156mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1880IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 35.6mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4.3mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.