Salmon and Asparagus Packets

Mediterranean Nutritionist

Salmon and Asparagus Packets

Salmon is such an easy fish to prepare, tastes great and is super nutritious. Salmon is low in mercury and packed with healthy omega-3 fat. Buy wild over farmed, if available!

  1. 4 6-oz skinless salmon filets
  2. 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
  3. 2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  4. 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  5. Freshly ground black pepper
  6. Sea salt, optional
  7. 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  8. Fresh dill sprigs

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut four sheets of aluminum foil, about 12” long each. Divide the asparagus spears evenly among the foil packets.
In a small bowl mix the oil with garlic. Drizzle1 teaspoon mixture over asparagus then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Layer each asparagus packet with a salmon filet. Divide remaining oil mixture on top of the salmon fillets, then top with dill sprigs and lemon slices. Seal each packet. Place the packets in a single layer on a baking dish in the oven and cook for about 25 minutes until salmon is cooked through.

Serves 4

NUTRITION

Per 6-ounce serving:
  1. Calories: 410
  2. Fat: 27 g
  3. Saturated Fat: 7 g
  4. Cholesterol: 85 mg
  5. Sodium: 85 mg
  6. Carbohydrate: 5 g
  7. Dietary Fiber: 3 g
  8. Sugars: 2 g
  9. Protein: 37 g
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