Foil-Packet Maple Mustard Salmon with Asparagus

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Tender salmon fillets and crisp asparagus spears roasted in foil packets, glazed with a sweet and tangy maple mustard sauce for easy campfire cooking. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 28 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, asparagus spears, maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 18 min Serves 4 American cuisine 360 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 2 minced garlic cloves until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Lay out 4 large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place 1 salmon fillet (6 oz) in the center of each sheet, and divide 1 lb trimmed asparagus spears evenly around the fillets.
  3. Step 3: Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil evenly over the salmon and asparagus, then season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Spoon the maple mustard glaze evenly over each salmon fillet.
  5. Step 5: Fold the foil over the salmon and asparagus to create sealed packets. Place the packets on hot campfire coals or a grill over medium heat.
  6. Step 6: Cook for 15-18 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork and asparagus is tender.
  7. Step 7: Carefully open the packets and serve immediately.

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