Foil Pack Grilled Salmon With Lemony Asparagus
Experience a healthy, vibrant, and effortless dinner with this foil pack grilled salmon recipe. By steaming the salmon and asparagus together in aluminum packets, you ensure the fish remains moist and flaky while infusing the vegetables with bright citrus and garlic. It is a foolproof method that minimizes cleanup and provides a restaurant-quality meal perfect for weeknights or weekend barbecues.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Quick Dinner Recipes
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Contemporary
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large lemon, sliced into rounds
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh dill or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut four large pieces of aluminum foil, each about 12 inches long.
Divide the asparagus evenly among the center of the four foil sheets.
Place one salmon fillet on top of the asparagus bed in each packet.
Drizzle each fillet with olive oil and top with minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Lay two lemon slices over each salmon fillet.
Fold the edges of the foil upward and inward to create a sealed, airtight packet.
Cook on the grill or in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Carefully open packets to release steam and garnish with fresh dill or parsley before serving.
Notes
You can swap the asparagus for green beans or snap peas for a different crunch. For extra color and flavor, add sliced bell peppers or cherry tomatoes to the packets. To save time, you may use garlic powder instead of fresh minced garlic.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg