Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus & Lemon Garlic Sauce
A simple, elegant Mediterranean-style dinner where tender salmon bakes gently in foil with crisp asparagus and a bright lemon-garlic sauce. Minimal cleanup, non-spicy, and full of fresh flavor—perfect for busy weeknights or healthy meal prep.
Prep: 10 minutes
Bake: 15–18 minutes
Total: ~25 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients
Salmon Packets
2 salmon fillets (120–150 g each)
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
Zest & juice of 1 lemon
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Optional Add-ins
Fresh dill, parsley, or thyme
Lemon slices
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
Preheat to 200°C / 400°F.
2️⃣ Assemble Foil Packets
Lay out two large foil sheets.
Place asparagus in the center, drizzle with a little olive oil and season lightly.
Place salmon on top.
3️⃣ Make Lemon Garlic Sauce
Mix olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Spoon over salmon and asparagus. Add herbs and lemon slices if using.
4️⃣ Seal & Bake
Fold foil tightly to seal packets.
Place on a baking tray and bake 15–18 minutes, until salmon flakes easily.
5️⃣ Serve
Carefully open packets (steam!).
Serve straight from foil or plate with extra lemon.
Why You’ll Love It
One-pan (foil) meal = easy cleanup
Moist, flaky salmon every time
Light, fresh Mediterranean flavors
High in omega-3s and protein
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~360 kcal
Protein: ~32 g
Carbs: ~6 g
Healthy fats: ~24 g