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Baked Lemon Parmesan Salmon & Asparagus in Foil

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Baked Lemon Parmesan Salmon & Asparagus in Foil | lecremedelacrumb.com
Flaky, perfectly baked lemon parmesan salmon & asparagus in foil is an easy and healthy 30 minute meal with fantastic flavor.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings:6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 large salmon fillet , (or 4-6 single portion fillets)
  • 1 pound asparagus spears, ends trimmed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup butter
  • juice of 1 medium lemon, plus additional lemon slices for garnish (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • optional: fresh herbs for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with foil and lightly grease with cooking spray.
  • Arrange salmon in the center of the pan and arrange asparagus around the sides of the pan. Arrange lemon slices under the edges of the salmon. Season salmon and asparagus with salt and pepper.
  • In a small sauce pan, melt butter over medium high heat. Once melted stir in garlic, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Pour mixture over salmon and asparagus. Sprinkle parmesan over salmon and asparagus.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, then change oven to broil and cook another 5-7 minutes. Top with fresh herbs if desired and serve.

Notes

The parmesan cheese: you can use freshly grated or even the grated parmesan that comes in a shaker can. 

Nutrition

Calories: 107 kcal, Carbohydrates: 5 g, Protein: 11 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 25 mg, Sodium: 163 mg, Potassium: 341 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 3 g, Vitamin A: 697 IU, Vitamin C: 5 mg, Calcium: 147 mg, Iron: 2 mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: Tiffany