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Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Sauce 🍋🐟

Impress your dinner guests with this Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Zesty Sauce recipe! This easy dish combines fresh salmon and crisp asparagus, all wrapped in foil and bursting with lemon and garlic flavors. Perfect for a quick yet elegant meal, each step is simple and fun. Looking to elevate your dinner game? Click through to explore the full recipe and tips for making the perfect salmon every time!
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Ingredients
  

4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)

1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 lemon, zested and juiced

Salt and pepper to taste

1 teaspoon dried dill (or fresh dill for garnish)

Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions
 

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

    Lay out 4 sheets of aluminum foil, about 12 inches long each, on a flat surface.

      In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and dried dill to create the lemon garlic sauce.

        Place a salmon fillet in the center of each piece of foil.

          Arrange a portion of asparagus around each salmon fillet.

            Drizzle the lemon garlic sauce generously over the salmon and asparagus.

              Fold the foil over the salmon and asparagus to create a sealed packet. Make sure it is tightly sealed to hold in the juices.

                Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

                  Carefully unwrap the foil packets (watch out for steam) and transfer the salmon and asparagus to serving plates.

                    Garnish with fresh dill and lemon wedges before serving.

                      Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes | Servings: 4

                        - Presentation Tips: Serve the salmon and asparagus directly in the opened foil packets for a rustic look, or carefully plate the contents for a more elegant presentation, adding a few lemon slices for color.