Dinner tastes fantastic when it’s cooked salmon wrapped in foil with asparagus and garlic butter sauce. The salmon recipe you’ve always wanted!
Salmon Baked in Foil Recipe: Try this simple and quick salmon dish this evening! Baked in separate foil packs, asparagus and salmon are combined with a delicious buttery sauce. This is a delightful carefree dinner, enhanced by the sharp touch of garlic and the brilliant flavours of lemon and butter. This is the baked salmon recipe you’ve been waiting for! Enjoy this low-carb, paleo, gluten-free, and ketogenic dish!
INGREDIENTS LIST FOR THE BAKED SALMON RECIPE WITH ASPARAGUS
- 1 pound (450g) salmon fillets, divided
- 2 tablespoons vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon of your favorite hot sauce (we used Sriracha)
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 3-4 tablespoons butter, diced into small cubes (or ghee)
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley or cilantro
- 1 lb (450g) medium-thick asparagus, woody ends trimmed
BAKED SALMON IN FOIL RECIPE
Try this baked salmon with asparagus recipe for a tasty and simple way to wow your family at suppertime! To keep the salmon and veggies moist and tasty, they are individually wrapped in foil packets.
A zingy mixture of garlic, broth, lemon juice, and spicy sauce is used as flavour; parsley or cilantro is added for extra freshness. Your family will be able to unwrap their foil package and eat freshly cooked salmon with a zesty burst of citrus after only a few minutes in the oven. Everyone will enjoy this tasty, fuss-free dinner!
DIRECTIONS
- To get the salmon ready for oven baking in foil packs: Set the oven temperature to 425ºF (220ºC). Cut two pieces of heavy-duty aluminium foil measuring 14 by 12 inches (35 by 30 cm), and place each piece on the surface separately. In a small bowl, mix together broth, spicy sauce, and lemon juice.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the salmon fillets, then divide the fish onto the aluminium foil in the middle. Arrange the trimmed asparagus on one side of the salmon, going with the foil’s long orientation.
- Add extra salt and pepper to the salmon fillets’ seasoning before sprinkling garlic on top. Over the salmon fillets and asparagus, generously drizzle the mixture of broth, lemon juice, and spicy sauce.
- Evenly distribute the butter pieces among the foil packets, arranging them on top of the asparagus and salmon fillet.
- Cramp the edges of the salmon foil packets before wrapping the ends. Give yourself a little more room inside so that heat may circulate without wrapping too tightly.
- Place the foil-sealed salmon packs on a baking sheet and bake the fish for 9 to 12 minutes, or until it is cooked through.
- Gently remove the foil packets containing the baked salmon, pour additional lemon juice over it, and decorate it with a slice of lemon and some fresh parsley or cilantro. Have fun! ❤️
TIPS FOR THE BAKED SALMON FOIL PACKS
Don’t worry if you’re missing an ingredient—this baked salmon dish is really simple! Use whatever ingredients you have on hand to make this highly flexible salmon recipe. Not even butter? Use any oil you have, such as olive oil or ghee. Dislike asparagus? Use broccoli or zucchini. Give it a personal touch! Here are some pointers for baking salmon wrapped in foil:
HOW TO BAKE SALMON IN FOIL
It is generally preferable to avoid overcooking salmon fillets. Open the foil packets and broil the salmon for two minutes in the oven if you enjoy your salmon and asparagus a little crunchy.
Because asparagus can be thick, cooking it takes longer. They can be blanched in a few minutes in boiling water, then drained and baked in foil packets.
To prepare the salmon foil packets, use parchment paper if aluminium foil is a worry. An alternative method involves lining the foil with parchment paper, which will guarantee that the salmon packet is tightly sealed and can even be cooked on a barbecue!
If you’re not on a ketogenic diet, be sure to brush the salmon fillets with a teaspoon of honey before baking!
For a family lunch, you can increase the quantity of salmon fillets by double.
If preferred, you can prepare the sauce in step 1 by combining broth, lemon juice, spicy sauce, and minced garlic with melted butter.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BAKE THE SALMON FOIL PACKS?
Cooking salmon in a hot, preheated oven (425°F – 220°C) just takes 9–12 minutes. The salmon becomes soft and juicy when baked at a high temperature because it quickly roasts the outside and preserves the salmon’s inherent juiciness. To achieve those crispy, golden burnt edges, you can open the packets and broil or grill for the final two minutes of cooking. A thinner salmon fillet will cook more quickly, and a broader fillet, like a fatter farmed salmon or a thick wild salmon fillet, may take longer to cook. Because salmon fillets vary in size, keep an eye on the salmon towards the end of cooking.
THE BEST TYPES OF SALMON TO MAKE BAKED SALMON IN FOIL
This recipe can be used with any kind of salmon, including Atlantic, Chinook, Coho, pink, Sockeye, or King salmon. In general, if given the option, wild-caught salmon—as opposed to farmed salmon—is always preferable.
Add a side of roasted veggies or cauliflower rice if you’re very hungry. To make it more uniform, you could, of course, insert a sliced carrot, some celery, or a piece of tomato inside the foil packet. If you’re not following a ketogenic diet, this simple salmon recipe’s flavorful cooking juices can be soaked up with a nice slice of country bread.
HOW TO STORE COOKED SALMON
Baked salmon will last up to 2-3 days in the refrigerator if stored properly. Discard the foil, store cooled salmon in an airtight container, seal, and refrigerate. To freeze, store cooled salmon in sealed airtight containers for up to 1 month.
HOW TO CUSTOMIZE THIS SALMON IN FOIL RECIPE
If you’d like, you can use olive oil or a healthy substitute for the butter.
Swap out the asparagus for other veggies like bell peppers or zucchini.
Try using a different kind of fish, such trout or cod, for variation.
For a full dinner, arrange the foil-baked salmon over rice or quinoa.
Try several hot sauce pairings with baked salmon to discover what your favourite flavour combination is.
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