Description
12-Minute Salmon and Asparagus Packet Dinner is a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal made by baking salmon fillets with fresh asparagus and a creamy Dijon mustard sauce in sealed foil and parchment packets. The steaming method keeps everything tender, moist, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed and cut
- 4 tablespoons crème fraîche
- 3 tablespoons vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 sheets aluminum foil
- 4 sheets parchment paper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Whisk crème fraîche, broth, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Layer parchment over foil for each packet.
- Divide asparagus evenly between packets and drizzle with olive oil.
- Place salmon fillets on top of asparagus.
- Spoon mustard sauce over each fillet.
- Seal packets tightly with foil and parchment.
- Bake for 12–17 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
- Carefully open packets and serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overcook salmon to maintain tenderness.
- Frozen salmon must be fully thawed before use.
- Crème fraîche can be substituted with Greek yogurt or sour cream.
- Add fresh herbs like dill or parsley for extra flavor.
- Other vegetables like zucchini or green beans can be used.
- Best served immediately after baking.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–17 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
