Easy Salmon and Asparagus in Foil Packets

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Simple Ingredients: Salmon, asparagus, lemon, and fresh dill. Flavor-packed with minimal prep.
• Easy Cleanup: The foil packets double as cooking vessels and serving plates.
• Healthy & Delicious: A great source of Vitamin D, paired with fresh veggies.

(Looking for more quick main dishes? Try my Easy Baked Pork Chops and Rice or my Appetizers!)

This salmon and asparagus in foil packets recipe is one of my favorites, not just because it’s quick, easy and healthy, but because it’s a recipe my daughter shared with our family.  She started making it in college and now that she’s graduated and back home for a while she makes it for all of us.  (I took all of these pictures while she was preparing it.)  The reason she started making this recipe in college was because it was simple and healthy, as opposed to some other college food options.  It turns out that also tastes amazing and makes you seem like an outstanding cook, even if you’re not one.  This is a great meal idea for the holidays too!

Ingredients

• 4 skinless salmon pieces
• 2–3 lbs asparagus, trimmed
• 2 lemons, sliced
• Fresh dill
• Olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste

The main ingredients are super simple: salmon, lemon, asparagus and fresh dill.
The seasonings are just as easy: salt, pepper and olive oil.  That’s it.  Can you believe it?  It’s true!  This dish may only have a small amount of ingredients, but it has plenty of flavor!

Lay out sheets of aluminum foil and begin building your packets starting with trimmed asparagus.  You’ll brush the asparagus with a little olive oil.

How great is this assembly line for speed and convenience?

Another great thing about this recipe is that you’re basically finished plating it after you build it because you just lift the finished meal out of the foil and place it right on the plate.  Be amazed, dinner guests!

Salmon is naturally rich in Vitamin D, which supports healthy bones, teeth, muscles, and the immune system.

Speaking of healthy things, don’t you love these ingredients?

Fresh dill is such a flavorful touch and it looks like a Christmas tree!  See, I told you it was a great holiday dish!

After you’ve assembled your ingredients in asparagus, olive oil, salmon, salt, pepper, lemon and dill order, it’s time to fold the foil into the packets.  First, fold up the sides.

Next, bring up the bottom and fold the top over.  Try to keep all of your asparagus flat so you don’t mess up your pretty creation and easy plating!

My daughter places these packets directly into the oven at 450 for 15-18 minutes.

Carefully lift the salmon and asparagus stack out of the packet and lay it on a plate.  You’re done!  If you haven’t made these, you should because you will be so impressed with how quick and flavorful it is!

Easy Salmon and Asparagus in Foil Packets

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Ingredients

  

• Salmon 4 skinless pieces
• Asparagus 2-3 lbs, trimmed
• 2 Lemons
• Fresh dill
• Olive oil salt, pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Defrost salmon, if frozen.
• Cut 4 equal pieces of aluminum foil.
• Clean asparagus, cutting off ends and making equal length.
• Place 5-6 asparagus on each piece of aluminum foil.
• Lightly drizzle or brush olive oil on asparagus.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Place salmon on top of asparagus, lightly brush olive oil and salt and pepper.
• Slice lemon.
• Place two lemon slices on top of salmon.
• Top salmon with fresh dill.
• Wrap the salmon and asparagus stack by folding the aluminum foil.
• Place directly on rack or on baking sheet.
• Bake at 450, for 15-18 minutes.
• Gently lift cooked salmon and asparagus stacks onto plates.
• Serve and enjoy!

Why Salmon?

Salmon and asparagus are a classic – easy to prepare yet elegant enough for a special dinner. Choosing the right salmon matters: a recent guide from EatingWell breaks down how to choose between wild and farmed salmon, plus tips on species like Sockeye, Coho, and Atlantic to match your cooking and flavor preferences.

Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for a no-fuss dinner that’s both healthy and delicious, these salmon and asparagus foil packets will become a go-to favorite. They’re perfect for busy nights, but also look impressive enough for company or holiday meals.

Have you tried making foil packet meals before? I’d love to hear your favorite combinations! Share your ideas in the comments below or tag me on social media when you make this recipe.