Garlic Butter Foil-Baked Salmon with Lemon & Asparagus
Tender, flaky salmon baked in foil with fresh asparagus and a rich lemon garlic butter sauce — this easy oven-baked recipe is light, flavorful, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The foil locks in all the juices, creating melt-in-your-mouth salmon with bright citrus flavor in every bite.
This is one of those timeless recipes that never gets old. Simple ingredients, minimal cleanup, and restaurant-quality flavor straight from your oven!
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
3 tablespoons butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
Lemon slices for garnish
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with foil.
Arrange the salmon fillets in the center of the foil and place the asparagus around them.
In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the salmon and asparagus.
Add lemon slices on top for extra flavor.
Fold the foil over the salmon and seal the edges tightly to create packets.
Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the salmon is tender and flakes easily with a fork.
Open the foil carefully, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Serving Ideas
Serve with:
Steamed rice
Mashed potatoes
Roasted vegetables
Fresh salad
Crusty bread to soak up the buttery sauce
Fresh, buttery, garlicky, and incredibly easy — this baked salmon recipe is comfort food with a healthy twist!
