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Savory Brown Butter Garlic Grilled Salmon Foil Packets Recipe with Asparagus

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This recipe features salmon grilled in foil packets with nutty brown butter, garlic, and crisp-tender asparagus, delivering a quick, easy, and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights or summer dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets, skin-on or skinless, about 6 ounces (170g) each
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound/450g), trimmed
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, about 375°F to 400°F (190°C to 200°C). If using an oven, preheat to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a light-colored skillet over medium heat, melt the 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Stir frequently until it foams and then starts to brown and smell nutty, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat immediately to prevent burning.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic into the browned butter and let it infuse for 1 minute off the heat. Set aside.
  4. Trim the woody ends off the asparagus and lightly toss them in a bowl with a pinch of salt, pepper, and half of the brown butter garlic mixture. Reserve the other half for the salmon.
  5. Tear off 4 large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, about 12×12 inches each. Place one salmon fillet on each sheet, skin side down if applicable.
  6. Spoon the remaining brown butter garlic mixture evenly over each salmon fillet.
  7. Arrange the seasoned asparagus around the salmon in each foil packet in a single layer.
  8. Sprinkle each packet with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Drizzle fresh lemon juice over each salmon fillet.
  9. Fold the foil over the salmon and asparagus, crimping the edges tightly to create sealed packets.
  10. Place the foil packets on the grill grate and cook for 12-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon fillets, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork and asparagus is tender but still crisp.
  11. Carefully open the packets to avoid steam burns, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

If foil tears, double-layer it to prevent leaks. Do not overcook salmon as it continues cooking after removal from heat. Open foil packets slowly and away from your face to avoid steam burns. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter. Oven baking at 400°F (200°C) for 15-18 minutes is a good alternative to grilling.

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