Baked Salmon with Lemon and Asparagus

Baked Salmon with Lemon and Asparagus—6 ingredient Salmon with Lemon and Asparagus baked in foil with garlic, soy sauce and olive oil. This moist and juicy fish recipe is ideal for busy weeknights and takes 20 minutes to be ready.

I like baked salmon especially when cooked in foil. The fish retains its flavor and stays moist and juicy, not to mention a mess-free method to cook it with minimum preparation.

Get the best salmon fillets you can find—fresh ones are always better. We make salmon at least once a week in our household and the kids love it for its flaky, juicy texture. I couple it with few greens on the side and have a nutrients packed, 5-star meal in no time.

Salmon goes well with all kinds of green vegetables like broccoli, asparagus and spinach.

Ingredients Needed:

This is an easy 6-ingredient recipe made with salmon fillets, garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil and some seasoning.

How to Cook Baked Salmon with Lemon and Asparagus

Start by preheating the oven to 400F (200C).

Pat dry salmon with kitchen paper towel and transfer to a large sheet of aluminum foil. Place asparagus next to fish and season with salt and freshly ground pepper.

In a bowl, combine garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce, and olive oil. Add marinade to the salmon and asparagus. Coat well and place a lemon wedge on top, fold and wrap the foil tightly and bake for 15 – 20 minutes

Unwrap the salmon and asparagus and garnish with chopped parsley (or any herb of your preference). Serve immediately with a side of greens or steamed white rice.

Salmon turns pink when cooked for about 7 – 8 minutes. You can use a fork to poke it in the thickest part. If it flakes, then it is cooked and good to eat.

What to Serve with Baked Salmon

I personally like to have this salmon dish with vegetables and potatoes on the side.
Garlic Green Beans
Garlic Butter Potatoes

You can also try my other salmon recipes, Orange and Soy Salmon.

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