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Lemon Parmesan Salmon & Asparagus Foil Packs
Lemon Parmesan Salmon & Asparagus Foil Packs are so easy to make, and are packed with flavour! Baked or grilled right on your barbecue!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 serves
Calories: 475 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets skin on or off
- 1 pound asparagus spears wood ends trimmed
- ⅓ cup butter melted
- ⅓ cup lemon juice or juice of ½ a lemon
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced, or 4 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley finely chopped, or dried parsley
- 1 pinch salt to season
- 1 pinch pepper to season
- ⅔ cup Parmesan Cheese fresh grated
EXTRA TO SERVE:
- 1 pinch parsley to garnish
- 2 Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven or barbecue (grill) following instructions below.
- Place each salmon fillet in the centre of one 12x18-inch heavy-duty aluminium foil piece. 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 parsley. Pour the garlic/butter mixture evenly over each piece of salmon and asparagus; season with salt and pepper to taste, and top each pack with the parmesan cheese (about 2-3 tablespoons per pack).
- Tent with foil, tightly sealing the edges to prevent the butter being leaked, to create a foil packet.
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For The Oven:
- Bake in preheated oven to 200°C | 400°F for 15 minutes, or until cooked to desired doneness.For a crispy top, broil for 1-2 minutes extra until Cheese is golden.
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For The Grill:
- Grill, covered on medium high heat for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked to desired doneness.OPTIONAL: For a crispy top, broil for 1-2 minutes extra until Cheese is golden.
- Serve with fresh lemon wedges and garnish with extra parsley.
Notes
- If you don't like asparagus, you can easily pair this with zucchini or green beans.
Nutrition Information
Serving
340g
Calories
475kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
146mg
(49%)
Sodium
476mg
(20%)
Potassium
1.125mg
(0%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1.557IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
257mg
(26%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4serves
Amount Per Serving
Calories 475
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 340g | |
| Calories | 475kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 146mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 476mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 1.125mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1.557IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 257mg | 26% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.