Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

This baked salmon in foil is tender, flaky, and infused with bright lemon-garlic butter that melts beautifully into the fish. Paired with asparagus, it makes a complete, healthy, and flavor-packed meal with almost no cleanup—perfect for weeknights or a special dinner.

Kitchen Items

• Baking sheet

• Aluminum foil

• Small mixing bowl

• Sharp knife

• Cutting board

• Spoon or whisk

• Oven mitts

Ingredients

1. 1 salmon fillet (about 1–1.5 lbs)

2. 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed

3. 3 tablespoons melted butter

4. 2 tablespoons olive oil

5. 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

6. 2 teaspoons lemon zest

7. 3 garlic cloves, minced

8. 1 teaspoon salt

9. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

10. 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)

11. 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh

12. Lemon slices for topping

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