Keto Baked Salmon and Asparagus in Foil with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce ⋆ Diet keto

Name: Keto Baked Salmon and Asparagus in Foil with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce ⋆ Diet keto
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 slices of salmon fillet; 2 tablespoons vegetable broth or chicken broth; 1 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste; 1 tablespoon of your favorite hot sauce (we used Sriracha); 4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves); Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 3-4 tablespoons butter, diced into small cubes (or ghee); 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley or cilantro; 1 lb (450g) medium-thick asparagus, woody ends trimmed

7 steps

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:10:18 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories450.9 kcal (23%)

Total Fat36.4 g (52%)

Carbs24.6 g (9%)

Sugars10.7 g (12%)

Protein13.9 g (28%)

Sodium1306.1 mg (65%)

Fiber8.8 g (31%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

2 slicessalmon fillet

2 tablespoonsvegetable broth

or chicken broth

1 ½ tablespoonfresh lemon juice

or to taste

1 tablespoonhot sauce

we used Sriracha

4 teaspoonsgarlic

minced

salt

black pepper

fresh ground, to taste

3 tablespoonsbutter

diced into small cubes, or ghee

2 tablespoonsparsley

fresh chopped, or cilantro

450gasparagus

medium-thick, woody ends trimmed

Instructions

Step 1

1. Preheat your oven to 425ºF (225ºC). Cut 2 sheets of 15 by 13-inch (36 x 31 cm) heavy-duty aluminum foil then lay each piece separately on the countertop. In a small bowl, combine the for the sauce broth, lemon juice, and hot sauce.

Step 2

2. Divide salmon fillets onto the aluminum foil near the center then place trimmed asparagus to one side of the salmon, following the long direction of the foil.

Step 3

3. Sprinkle over garlic and then season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the sauce generously over the salmon fillets.

Step 4

4. Divide butter pieces evenly among the foil packets, layering them over the salmon and asparagus.

Step 5

5. Wrap 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.

Step 6

6. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake in the oven, sealed side upward until salmon has cooked through, about 8 – 13. minutes.

Step 7

7. Carefully unwrap the baked salmon foil packets then drizzle with more lemon juice and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and a slice of lemon. Enjoy!