Description
This easy and healthy Salmon, Asparagus, Lemon, and Herb Foil Pack recipe combines fresh salmon fillets with crisp asparagus and zesty lemon slices, seasoned with aromatic herbs and olive oil, then grilled to perfection in foil packets. It’s a quick, flavorful meal perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner or outdoor barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Vegetables
- 1 pound salmon fillets
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- 1 lemon, sliced
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Foil Sheets: Tear four sheets of aluminum foil, large enough to hold each salmon fillet and accompanying veggies individually.
- Arrange Ingredients: Place one salmon fillet on each foil sheet. Add one-quarter of the trimmed asparagus and lemon slices on top or alongside each fillet to evenly distribute ingredients.
- Add Olive Oil and Seasoning: Drizzle approximately 1 teaspoon of olive oil over the salmon and asparagus on each foil sheet. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste for seasoning.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Evenly sprinkle chopped fresh parsley and dill over the salmon and vegetables on each foil packet for bright flavor.
- Seal Foil Packets: Fold the foil sheets securely over the ingredients and crimp the edges tightly to prevent steam from escaping during grilling.
- Grill the Packs: Place the sealed foil packets on a grill set to medium heat. Grill for 15-20 minutes until the salmon is cooked through (opaque and flakes easily) and asparagus is tender.
- Serve: Carefully open the foil packets to avoid steam burns, and serve the salmon and asparagus warm straight from the packets or plated.
Notes
- Make sure to trim the asparagus to remove tough ends before grilling.
- Use fresh herbs for best flavor, but dried herbs can work in a pinch (use about 1 teaspoon each).
- Check salmon doneness by ensuring it flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
- Foil packets can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to grill.
- For added flavor, try adding minced garlic or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes before sealing the packets.
