Foil Salmon and Asparagus in Garlic Sauce – Easy Salmon Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium)
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Lemon wedges (for serving)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare the Foil Packets:
   • Cut four pieces of aluminum foil, each large enough to wrap around a salmon fillet and asparagus.
   • Place a salmon fillet in the center of each piece of foil and surround it with a handful of trimmed asparagus.
3. Make the Garlic Sauce:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), olive oil, Dijon mustard, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour the Sauce:
   • Spoon the garlic sauce evenly over each salmon fillet and asparagus bundle. Reserve a little sauce for basting.
5. Wrap the Foil Packets:
   • Seal each foil packet by folding the edges over the salmon and asparagus, creating a tight seal.
6. Bake in the Oven:
   • 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.
7. Baste and Broil (Optional):
   • Open the foil packets, baste the salmon with the reserved sauce, and broil for an additional 2-3 minutes until the top is slightly caramelized.
8. Serve:
   • Carefully open the foil packets, transfer the salmon and asparagus to plates.
   • Drizzle any remaining sauce from the foil packets over the top.
   • Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.