Ingredients:
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or chicken broth
- 1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (e.g., Sriracha)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3-4 tablespoons butter, cut into small cubes
- 2 teaspoons chopped parsley or cilantro
- 450g medium-thick asparagus, woody ends trimmed
Instructions:
- Prepare the Foil Packets:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lay out two large pieces of aluminum foil on a baking sheet.
- Assemble the Ingredients:
- Place a salmon fillet in the center of each foil piece.
- Arrange half of the asparagus around each salmon fillet.
- Prepare the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:
- In a small bowl, combine the vegetable or chicken broth, lemon juice, hot sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle half of this mixture over each salmon fillet and asparagus arrangement.
- Dot each packet with butter cubes.
- Seal and Bake:
- Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon and asparagus, covering them completely, and seal the packets closed.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Carefully open the foil packets (watch out for steam) and sprinkle with chopped parsley or cilantro before serving.
Enjoy your flavorful and healthy meal!
