• Prep Time: 5 Minutes
  • Cooking Time: 10 Minutes
  • Serves: 6 Servings

Cilantro and Lime Salmon

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Category: Main Dish

 Ingredients List

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 lime, juice and zest
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 jalapeno, coarsely chopped (optional)
  • 1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 pound salmon fillet

 Directions

1. Puree the oil, lime, juice and zest, cilantro, jalapeno and garlic in a food processor until smooth.

2. Place the salmon on foil on a baking sheet, pat dry, season with salt and pepper, spread on the cilantro and lime mixture and bake in a preheated 400F oven (or barbecue) until just cooked, about 10-15 minutes.
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Option: Marinate the salmon in the cilantro and lime mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
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Nutrition Facts: Calories 245, Fat 14g (Saturated 2g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 67mg, Sodium 67mg, Carbs 1.5g (Fiber 0, Sugars 0), Protein 30g

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