Easy Baked Salmon with Asparagus in Foil: Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• ¼ cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives
• 2 tablespoons chopped dill
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
• 4 lemon slices

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, orange juice, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, chives, dill, salt, and pepper to create the garlic lemon butter sauce.
3. Place a bed of asparagus on four large sheets of foil. Top each with a salmon fillet, drizzle generously with the sauce, and add a lemon slice to each fillet.
4. Fold the foil around the salmon and asparagus to create sealed packets, ensuring no leaks.
5. Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
6. Carefully open the foil packets (watch for steam!) and garnish with additional chopped dill and chives if desired.

This easy baked salmon with asparagus in foil recipe is a healthy, flavorful, and impressive dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The garlic lemon butter sauce adds a burst of freshness, while the foil packet method ensures tender salmon and perfectly cooked asparagus every time. Enjoy this delicious, restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes!