Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus Easy Dinner Delight

Ingredients

• 2 fillets salmon (about 6 ounces each)
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 whole lemon, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• to taste salt and pepper
• for garnish fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut two large pieces of aluminum foil, about 12 inches long, and place them on a baking sheet.
3. In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Place the salmon fillets in the center of one piece of foil, skin-side down.
5. Arrange the trimmed asparagus around the salmon.
6. Drizzle the olive oil mixture evenly over the salmon and asparagus.
7. Place lemon slices on top of the salmon and asparagus for added flavor.
8. Fold the foil over the salmon and asparagus to create a tightly sealed packet.
9. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender.
10. Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and let it sit for a couple of minutes before opening the foil packets (watch out for steam!).
11. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.