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Garlic Herb Butter Salmon and Asparagus Foil Packs

A quick and flavorful dinner option featuring salmon and asparagus, all cooked in aromatic garlic herb butter foil packs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 fillets salmon fillets Wild-caught salmon recommended for best flavor.
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed Alternatively, buy whole asparagus and trim it yourself.
  • 4 tablespoons butter Use room temperature butter to make mixing easier.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme Fresh thyme can be used for more flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary Fresh rosemary can substitute if available.
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • as needed Lemon slices for garnish Adds a pop of acidity.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the grill or oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Gather your aluminum foil and prepare your workspace.
  3. Place two large pieces of aluminum foil on a flat surface.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Assembly
  1. Place the salmon fillets in the center of each piece of foil and arrange the asparagus around them.
  2. Spoon the garlic herb butter over the salmon and asparagus.
  3. Fold the edges of the foil to create a sealed packet.
Cooking
  1. Cook on the grill or in the oven for approximately 15-20 minutes, until the salmon is opaque and the asparagus is tender.
  2. Carefully open the foil packets to avoid steam.
  3. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and serve hot.

Notes

This dish can be prepped ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before cooking. For freshness, use room temperature butter when mixing. Leftovers can be refrigerated for 2 days or frozen for about 1 month.