20 Minute Fish and Asparagus Recipe In Foil Packet

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

asparagus

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: broccoli

Green beans are a lower-calorie alternative, while broccoli is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while canola oil is cost-effective.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are lower in calories, and frozen herbs can be more affordable.

Cut off the woody ends of the asparagus by gauging where the rubber band was.

Rinse the asparagus and pat dry.

Chop up a lot of garlic for the fish and asparagus.

Season the asparagus with lemon zest, garlic, everything but the bagel seasoning, and a little olive oil.

Drizzle olive oil over the snapper fillets to help the seasoning stick.

Add fresh garlic and fresh tarragon to the snapper.

Sprinkle everything but the bagel seasoning on the snapper.

Drizzle lemon juice over everything.

Place a tablespoon of butter on top of the snapper.

Roll up the foil packet tightly with the fish and asparagus inside.

Place the foil packet in the air fryer at 370°F for 12 minutes.

Check the asparagus after 12 minutes; if still underdone, cook for an additional 8 minutes.

Total cooking time is approximately 20 minutes at 370°F in the air fryer.

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