Baked Salmon with Asparagus, Lemon, Garlic, and Butter Sauce
A celebration of spring's fresh flavors, this dish features tender salmon fillets paired with crisp asparagus, all enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a quick yet elegant meal.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice or to taste
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce Sriracha recommended
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic about 4 cloves
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 3-4 tablespoons butter cut into small cubes (or margarine)
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or cilantro
- 450 grams medium-thick asparagus woody ends trimmed
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Prepare Foil Sheets:
- Cut two 14x12-inch sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix broth, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Add minced garlic and butter cubes.
Assemble the Foil Packets:
- Pat salmon fillets dry, season with salt and pepper, and place on the foil. Arrange asparagus beside the salmon. Drizzle garlic butter sauce over both.
Seal and Bake:
- Fold the foil to seal the packets, leaving space inside for heat circulation. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 9-12 minutes.
Finish and Serve:
- Carefully unwrap the foil packets. Drizzle with more lemon juice, garnish with parsley or cilantro, and serve.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute with margarine or a dairy-free butter alternative.
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