Salmon with Asparagus and Potatoes in Foil

Oven Roasted salmon in a foil packet with asparagus and potatoes, garnished with a slice of lemon.

5 from 24 votes

Salmon with Asparagus and Potatoes in Foil

This Baked Salmon With Asparagus and Potatoes In Foil is an easy one-pan dinner perfect for busy weeknights. The salmon is steamed in individual packets for 25 minutes with lemon garlic butter until juicy and tender.

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: All Recipes, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 464kcal

Author: Jeri Walker

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets, skin removed 5-6 ounces each
1 bunch asparagus
1 pound potatoes cut in bite-sized chunks
4 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic minced
1 large lemon
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
fresh dill or parsley for garnish optional

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Lay out four large pieces of aluminum foil. Break the woody ends of the asparagus spears and divide evenly on foil. Place a salmon fillet on top of the asparagus and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Divide potatoes evenly around the salmon.
Divide the butter, minced garlic, and lemon juice from half the lemon evenly among each packet. Place a lemon slice on top of each fillet.
Fold the foil over the salmon, sealing the edges tightly.
Place the foil packets on a baking sheet, place in the oven, and bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, until the salmon is cooked and the vegetables are tender.
Carefully open the foil packets and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

Remove the skin from the salmon before placing it in the foil packet.
If your potatoes are large, parboil in a pot of boiling water for 8 minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water.
Seal the foil packets tightly so the ingredients steam properly. If there is any gap, steam will get out, and they will cook slower.
If your oven has hot spots or cooks unevenly, rotate the pan halfway through the cooking time.
Check the asparagus in a foil packet in the oven after 20 minutes. When the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F, it's ready.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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