This easy recipe for salmon and asparagus foil packets makes a quick and delicious dinner. Whether you're going camping or just planning to grill for a backyard cookout, these tasty salmon and asparagus packets have got you covered.
If you're tight on time, you can even prepare this easy salmon recipe in advance. Keep the prepared packets in the refrigerator until you're ready to grill them (you also can bake these packets in the oven). Either way, you'll wrap up a healthy seafood dinner in a hurry, and everyone will be happy!
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: approximately 12 minutes for grill and 20 minutes for oven
Total Time: 22 to 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- fresh chopped herbs (optional)
- aluminum foil
Here’s how to make it:
- Tear off four sheets of aluminum foil big enough to hold the fish and asparagus.
- Put a few slices of lemon onto each piece of foil.
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Place a piece of fish on top of the lemon slices.
- Top the salmon with some asparagus.
- Combine the butter, Italian seasoning and garlic. Mix well. Dollop the butter mixture over the top of all four salmon packets. Sprinkle with herbs, if using.
- Fold the aluminum foil up to create tightly sealed packet.
- Cook on a hot grill for about 6 minutes per side, or until salmon is cooked through. You can also cook this in a 400-degree F oven for about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
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