Ingredients
- 450 g salmon fillets, divided
- 2 tbsp vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, to taste
- 1 tbsp your favorite hot sauce
- 4 tsp minced garlic
- salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 3-4 tbsp butter, diced in small cubes (or ghee)
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley or cilantro
- 450 g medium-thick asparagus, woodly ends trimmed
Methods
Preheat your oven to 425ºF (220ºC). Cut 2 sheets of 14 by 12-inch (35 x 30 cm) heavy-duty aluminum foil, then lay each piece separately on the countertop. Combine broth, lemon juice, and hot sauce in a small bowl.
Season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and pepper and divide the salmon onto the aluminum foil near the center, then place trimmed asparagus on one side of the salmon, following the long direction of the foil.
Adjust the salmon fillets’ seasoning with more salt and pepper, then sprinkle garlic on top. Drizzle the mixture of broth, lemon juice, and hot sauce generously over the salmon fillets and asparagus.
Divide butter pieces evenly among the foil packets, layering them over the salmon fillet and asparagus.
Wrap salmon foil packets in and crimp edges together, then wrap ends up. Don’t wrap too tight – keep a little extra space inside for heat to circulate.
Transfer the salmon foil packs to a baking sheet and bake salmon in the oven, sealed side upward, until salmon has cooked through – about 9 – 12 minutes.
Carefully unwrap the baked salmon in foil packets, drizzle with more lemon juice, and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and a slice of lemon.
Nutrition Benefits of key ingredients
Salmon
Rich in omega-3 fatty acids: Salmon is particularly well-known for its high content of omega-3 fatty acids, especially EPA and DHA. These essential fats may help support heart health and a healthy blood pressure and inflammation levels... Omega-3s are can also be important for brain function and development.
Source of protein: A single serving of salmon (3-4 ounces) provides around 22 grams of high-quality protein. Protein is essential for building and repairing tissues, and can also help with weight management by promoting feelings of satiety and boosting metabolism.
Packed with vitamins and minerals: Great source of several essential vitamins and minerals, including:
- Selenium: An important mineral involved in DNA synthesis, thyroid hormone metabolism, and reproductive health.
- Vitamin D: Crucial for calcium absorption and bone health, also beneficial for immune function.
Asparagus
Rich in fibre: Asparagus is a good source of dietary fibre, which is essential for digestive health. Fiber promotes regularity and could help support a healthy heart, and blood pressure.
Folate: Asparagus is an excellent source of folate, also known as vitamin B9. Folate can help support a healthy pregnancy. It also plays a vital role in cell growth, DNA formation, and overall health
Loaded with antioxidants: Asparagus is packed with antioxidants like vitamins A, C, and E. These antioxidants can help fight off free radicals.
Potential prebiotic benefits: Asparagus contains some inulin, a type of prebiotic fibre that feeds the good bacteria in your gut.
Nutrition facts
About the author
Tonia studied Economics at the University of Athens and she spent most of her professional careers as the manager of Consumer Engagement and Interaction for the Sales and Marketing departments of one of the biggest companies in Greece. Later in her life, she explored more her passion for nutrition and wellness and decided to follow her heart and study nutrition at the University of Greenwich in London.
Later, to achieve a more holistic approach she pursued the paths of NLP and she is a certified NLP Practitioner and NLP Wellbeing Coach by the global organization INLPΤA.
Today, she has her own company, Believe in Yourself, and she has her own office as a Nutritionist and Wellness Coach in Athens Greece.
Implementing EEAT (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness)
Tonia studied Economics at the University of Athens and she spent most of her professional careers as the manager of Consumer Engagement and Interaction for the Sales and Marketing departments of one of the biggest companies in Greece. Later in her life, she explored more her passion for nutrition and wellness and decided to follow her heart and study nutrition at the University of Greenwich in London.
Later, to achieve a more holistic approach she pursued the paths of NLP and she is a certified NLP Practitioner and NLP Wellbeing Coach by the global organization INLPΤA.
Today, she has her own company, Believe in Yourself, and she has her own office as a Nutritionist and Wellness Coach in Athens Greece.
Implementing EEAT (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness)
