Easy Citrus Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Step 2

Create a pocket with 4 sheets of tin foil. Place on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Evenly distribute asparagus spears among the 4 packets. Season with salt & pepper.

Step 4

Place salmon on top of the asparagus.

Step 5

In a small bowl, add garlic, mustard, butter, honey, lemon zest, smoked paprika, thyme red pepper flakes, pepper and salt. Stir together.

Step 6

Pour mixture over each salmon and gently rub in.

Step 7

Next place two slices of lemon on each salmon.

Step 8

Close the foil packet up.

Step 9

Bake for 20 minutes. Turn broiler on HIGH.

Step 10

Open foil packets up on the top to expose salmon and place back under broil uncovered for 1 minute.