Easy Baked Foil Packet Salmon with Asparagus
Succulent salmon fillet baked in a foil packet with fresh lemon, garlic, olive oil, and tender asparagus spears. Perfectly seasoned, naturally moist, and virtually zero clean-up.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kelly + Lila
Kelly created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Cut a large piece of aluminum foil…
Cut a large piece of aluminum foil (about 12 inches or 30cm long) and place it flat on a rimmed baking sheet.
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Snap the woody bottom ends off the…
Snap the woody bottom ends off the asparagus spears and place them in the middle of the foil sheet.
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Place the salmon fillet directly on top…
Place the salmon fillet directly on top of the asparagus.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Drizzle the olive oil and fresh lemon…
Drizzle the olive oil and fresh lemon juice over the salmon and asparagus, then sprinkle evenly with the minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
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Fold the top and bottom edges of…
Fold the top and bottom edges of the foil together over the fish, then fold the sides inward to create a sealed foil packet with space for steam to circulate inside.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Bake in the hot oven for 15…
Bake in the hot oven for 15 minutes until the salmon is opaque in the center and flakes easily with a fork.
Look for: the salmon is opaque in the center and flakes easily with a fork
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Carefully open the foil packet
Carefully open the foil packet, letting the hot steam escape away from your face, and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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