Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus Healthy Meal Idea

Ingredients

• 2 fillets salmon
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lemon zested and juiced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried dill)
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• to taste salt and pepper
• as needed lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut two large pieces of aluminum foil (about 12x16 inches each) and place them on a baking sheet.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dill, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Place the salmon fillets in the center of each piece of foil. Arrange the asparagus around the salmon, creating a bed for the fish.
5. Drizzle the olive oil mixture evenly over the salmon and asparagus.
6. Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon and asparagus, sealing the packets tightly to lock in moisture.
7. Place the baking sheet with the foil packets in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender.
8. Carefully open the foil packets to avoid steam burns. Serve warm, garnished with lemon slices and additional dill, if desired.