Description
This easy grilled salmon in foil recipe is foolproof. BBQ salmon in foil with herb butter and asparagus is ready in 12 minutes with no flipping!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 6-ounce salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (plus more for serving)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus one lemon, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, cleaned and trimmed
Instructions
- Preheat grill to 375-400 degrees. Dry fish fillets with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Tear off four large squares of foil. Divide asparagus spears between the four squares, then add a seasoned salmon fillet on top of each pile of asparagus.
- In a microwave-safe cup, add butter and sliced garlic. Heat for 30 seconds, or until butter is melted. Add Dijon, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and dill. Stir well to combine.
- Pour butter herb sauce over the salmon and asparagus. Add sliced lemon to each packet. Tear off matching squares of foil and cover each packet, rolling the edges to seal.
- Gently place foil packets on grill grates and cover. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until fish reaches 130-135°F internal temperature for medium to medium-well.
- Remove from grill and let packets rest for 5 minutes. Open carefully and garnish with additional fresh dill.
Notes
- Foil alternatives: If you prefer your food not to touch foil directly, line each square with parchment paper before adding ingredients.
- Doneness check: Internal temperature of 130-135°F gives you perfectly cooked, tender fish. For a more rare experience, reduce cooking time by 2-3 minutes.
- Asparagus tips: Choose medium-thickness spears for best results.
- Make-ahead option: Assemble packets up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerate. Add 1-2 extra minutes to cooking time if grilling straight from the fridge.
- No grill? No problem: These packets work beautifully in a 375°F oven for 12-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Easy Recipes
- Method: grill or oven
- Cuisine: American