Dinner for 4
Salmon Asparagus Foil Packets
$22.24for 425 minServes 4
Salmon and asparagus cook in sealed foil packets with lemon, garlic, basil, paprika, and melted butter.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Salmon fillets$9.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $14.98Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 2.5 | $1.50Typical price |
 | Asparagus$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
 | Butter$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $22.24 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Salmon fillets for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $3.00/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanGluten-freeLow-carbHigh-proteinFamilyDinnersSpring
$5.56 per serving$22.24 for 4
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Ingredients
- 4 salmon filets
- 1 lemon
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 lb asparagus spears
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp fresh basil
- fresh basil
- lemon wedges
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and tear four large foil sheets.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan, then stir in minced garlic, basil, and lemon juice.
- Season the salmon with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Divide the asparagus among the foil sheets, place salmon on top, and spoon over the butter mixture.
- Fold and seal the foil packets tightly, then place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes, until the salmon reaches 145 F and flakes easily, then open carefully and add lemon wedges.
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