Foil Salmon and Asparagus in Garlic Butter Sauce - Easy Salmon Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier with heart-healthy fats.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Tilapia is a more budget-friendly fish option.

Grab a large baking pan.

Place salmon in aluminum foil on the baking pan.

Use 2 salmon fillets (can double the recipe).

Place 1 pound of asparagus beside the salmon.

Season with salt and black pepper.

Add 1.5 tablespoons of butter onto the salmon and asparagus.

Set aside the salmon and asparagus for later.

Prepare the sauce with 4 cloves of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of chicken broth, and 1 tablespoon of sweet chili paste.

Mix the sauce ingredients together until well incorporated.

Divide the sauce between each salmon and asparagus pack.

Completely cover the salmon and asparagus with foil and fold them into packs.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Place the salmon in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.

(Optional) After 10 minutes, take the salmon out and unfold the foil.

Set the oven to broil and broil the salmon for the remaining 5 minutes for a golden-brown color.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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