Salmon Foil Packets with Asparagus and Corn
These Salmon Foil Packets are the ultimate meal when you're looking for a whole dinner wrapped up in one. It's also a great option when you're camping or away from home (but still hankerin' for some good grilled food!). Cooked with asparagus and corn, the flavors in these packets are totally irresistible.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 4-oz portions wild caught salmon skin on
- 2 ears corn shucked and broken in half
- 1 pound asparagus cut into 2 inch pieces
- olive oil to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
Salmon Rub
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- zest of 1 lemon reserve the lemon for squeezing over the finished salmon, if desired
Instructions
- Make the salmon rub. In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the salmon rub. Season each salmon portion with the rub and set aside while your grill preheats.
- Preheat your grill. Heat your grill to 450 degrees F. Close the lid and let the grill preheat. This also works in a campfire over hot coals.
- Make the foil packets. While the grill is getting to temperature, assemble your packets. Lay out a 14-15 inch piece of foil for each of your food. Place a piece of the seasoned salmon in the middle. Set a half of a corn cob on one side and a pile of the chopped asparagus on the other side. Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Seal the packets. If you are cooking on a grill, fold up the edges of the foil just to meet the asparagus and corn and crimp the corners so the sides stand up slightly. Repeat for all of the packets. If you are cooking in coals, use another sheet of foil to fully seal the packets
- Cook the salmon foil packets. Once your grill is preheated, transfer the salmon foil packets carefully to the grill and close the lid. Cook for about 20 minutes or until the salmon is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork. Stir the asparagus and turn the corn as needed during the cooking process.
- Serve hot. Use a large spatula to move the packets to plates and serve either directly out of the foil pouch or move everything over to a plate. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 980IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 3mg