Lemon Butter Salmon & Asparagus Foil Packets

4 salmon fillets

1 lemon sliced

1 tsp. paprika

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. black pepper

1 pound asparagus spears ends trimmed

1/2 C. butter melted

1 lemon juiced

1 T. minced garlic

2 tsp. fresh basil

 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut 4 sheets of foil. 12 x 18 inches, heavy duty foil. Place 2 lemon slices on each sheet of foil. Mix paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper together, and rub it over the salmon. Place each salmon fillet in the center of the lemon slices. Divide the asparagus into 4 equal portions and arrange next to the salmon on each foil piece. In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, lemon juice, garlic and basil. Pour the butter mixture evenly over each piece of salmon and asparagus. Wrap the salmon and asparagus in foil, and secure and seal the edges to create a packet. Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes Open foil packets and enjoy, or broil for 1-2 minutes to crisp up exterior Garnish with additional lemon juice and fresh basil.