Baked Salmon with Asparagus (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 salmon fillets
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2 tablespoons vegetable or chicken broth
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1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
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1 teaspoon hot sauce (e.g., Sriracha)
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4 teaspoons minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
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Salt and ground black pepper to taste
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3-4 tablespoons butter, cut into small cubes (or margarine)
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2 tablespoons chopped parsley or cilantro
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450 grams medium-thick asparagus, woody ends trimmed
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
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Cut two 35x30-centimeter sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
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In a small bowl, mix broth, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Add minced garlic and butter cubes.
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Pat salmon fillets dry, season with salt and pepper, and place on the foil. Arrange asparagus beside the salmon. Drizzle garlic butter sauce over both.
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Fold the foil to seal the packets, leaving space inside for heat circulation. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 9-12 minutes.
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Carefully unwrap the foil packets. Drizzle with more lemon juice, garnish with parsley or cilantro, and serve.
# Notes:
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For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with margarine or a dairy-free butter alternative.