Foil Pack Grilled Salmon with Lemony Asparagus
Grilling fish can seem like a daunting task, causing unnecessary stress about cooking it correctly and preserving the delicate fillets. But fret not! With the help of this recipe and a little tin foil, you can save yourself from that aggravation.By making foil packs, you not only prevent the fish from sticking to the grill grates, but you also create a miniature oven where all the added ingredients cook and meld together, resulting in a burst of flavors. These packs combine salmon, asparagus, butter, and lemon to create a light and effortless meal that is perfect for any cookout (we all know how well salmon and lemon complement each other).With the addition of asparagus, these foil packs make grilling a salmon dinner an absolute breeze. Cooking the packs over high heat allows the fish to sear while generating enough steam to fully cook both the salmon and the asparagus. Thinner salmon pieces will cook slightly faster, but you can check for doneness by gently inserting a sharp knife into the fish within the foil.
Ingredients
- 20 asparagus spears, trimmed
- 4 6-oz. skin-on salmon fillets
- 4 tbsp. butter, divided
- 2 lemons, sliced
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Torn fresh dill, for garnish
Instructions
- Lay two pieces of foil on a flat surface. Place five spears of asparagus on foil and top with a fillet of salmon, 1 tablespoon butter, and two slices lemon. Loosely wrap, then repeat with remaining ingredients until you have four packets total.
- Heat grill on high. Add foil packets to grill and grill until salmon is cooked through and asparagus is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Garnish with dill and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 482kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 37gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 684mgPotassium: 834mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
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