Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Sauce

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
• 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare the Foil: Lay out four pieces of aluminum foil, large enough to wrap each salmon fillet. Place each salmon fillet in the center of a piece of foil.
3. Season the Salmon: Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the salmon fillets. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
4. Prepare the Asparagus: Place the trimmed asparagus around the salmon fillets on the foil. Drizzle a little olive oil over the asparagus and season with salt and pepper.
5. Make the Lemon Garlic Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and melted butter. Stir well.
6. Add the Sauce: Spoon the lemon garlic mixture evenly over the salmon fillets and asparagus.
7. Wrap the Foil: Fold the foil over the salmon and asparagus, sealing the edges to create a packet. This will help steam the fish and vegetables.
8. Bake: Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
9. Serve: Carefully open the foil packets, being cautious of hot steam. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.

Tips:

• For extra flavor, you can add a few slices of lemon inside the foil packet.
• If you like your asparagus a bit crispy, remove the foil in the last 5 minutes of baking.