Pesto Salmon and Asparagus in Foil
Pesto Salmon and Asparagus in Foil. I was intent on making pesto salmon with asparagus in foil pack. Still having some store bought basil pesto, I had to try it. Season each salmon fillet with salt and pepper. Place foil pouches in a single. If you're looking for Pesto Salmon and Asparagus in Foil recipe, look no further! To make Pesto Salmon and Asparagus in Foil you need 9 ingredients and 9 steps quickly.
The ingredients needed to make Pesto Salmon and Asparagus in Foil:
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2 of skinless salmon fillets
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1/2 bunch of asparagus, tough ends trimmed
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1 tbsp of olive oil
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1 clove of garlic, minced
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of salt
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of pepper
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1/2 of lemon thinly sliced
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2 tbsp of fresh dill, chopped
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2 tbsp of pesto
Steps to make Pesto Salmon and Asparagus in Foil:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cut two sheets of aluminum foil about 14-inch long. Divide asparagus into 2 equal portions (about 8 spears per foil packet) and layer in centre of each length of foil.
- In a small bowl stir together oil with garlic. Cover the asparagus with half of the oil mixture, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Season each salmon fillet with salt and pepper. Layer fillets over asparagus
- Drizzle top of each salmon fillet with the remaining olive oil mixture. The cover with pesto.
- Top each with about 2 sprigs dill and 2 lemon slices.
- Wrap sides of foil inward over salmon then fold in top and bottom of foil to enclose.
- Place foil pouches in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until salmon is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
- Unwrap and serve warm with boiled potatoes if you like potatoes.
Drizzle olive oil on center area of foil and place prepared salmon on it. Season with garlic salt (I prefer Lawry's) to taste. Mix together minced garlic and oil and drizzle over the asparagus. Season each salmon fillet and lay over the asparagus. In general, it is better to not overcook salmon fillets.
