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Ingredients:
– 4 salmon fillets, skinless
– 1 pound (454 grams) asparagus tips
– 1/3 cup (75 grams) melted butter
– 1/3 cup (125 ml) lemon juice
– 4 minced garlic cloves
– 2 teaspoons (10 ml) chopped fresh parsley
– Salt and pepper
– 2/3 cup (65 grams) grated fresh parmesan cheese
– Additional parsley and lemon wedges for garnish
### Preparation
#### Step 1: Preheat the Oven
1. **Preheat Oven:**
– Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
#### Step 2: Prepare the Salmon and Asparagus
1. **Prepare Foil Sheets:**
– Cut four sheets of aluminum foil, each about 12”x18” (30×45 cm).
2. **Place Salmon Fillets:**
– Place one salmon fillet in the center of each foil sheet.
3. **Add Asparagus:**
– Divide the asparagus tips into four equal portions and arrange them around each salmon fillet.
#### Step 3: Make the Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
1. **Combine Ingredients:**
– In a bowl, mix together:
– 1/3 cup melted butter
– 1/3 cup lemon juice
– 4 minced garlic cloves
– 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
2. **Season:**
– Add salt and pepper to taste.
#### Step 4: Assemble the Foil Packets
1. **Pour Sauce:**
– Pour the garlic lemon butter sauce evenly over the salmon fillets and asparagus.
2. **Top with Parmesan:**
– Sprinkle each fillet with 2 to 3 tablespoons of grated fresh parmesan cheese.
3. **Seal Foil Packets:**
– Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon and asparagus, sealing the packets tightly to trap the steam inside.
#### Step 5: Bake
1. **Bake in Oven:**
– Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
#### Step 6: Serve
1. **Garnish:**
– Carefully open the foil packets (watch out for steam!).
– Garnish with additional chopped parsley and lemon wedges.
2. **Plate and Enjoy:**
– Transfer the salmon and asparagus to plates and enjoy your delicious, healthy meal!
### Tips for Enjoyment
– **Pairing Suggestions:** Serve with a side of rice or a simple salad for a complete meal.
– **Make it a Party:** This recipe is perfect for entertaining guests—it’s impressive yet easy to prepare!
– **Customizable:** Feel free to add your favorite herbs or spices to the garlic lemon butter sauce for a personal touch.
Enjoy cooking and savoring this delightful Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce!
