Cilantro-Topped Salmon

Name: Cilantro-Topped Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds salmon fillets; 1/4 cup lime juice, divided; 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro; 3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions; 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; Optional: Lime wedges, sliced jalapenos and cilantro sprigs

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

This cilantro lime salmon has been a favorite with everyone who's tried it. A bright and fresh cilantro-lime sauce complements tender salmon fillets in this entree. —Nancy Culbert, Whitehorn, California

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds salmon fillets
1/4 cup lime juice, divided
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Optional: Lime wedges, sliced jalapenos and cilantro sprigs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Place salmon skin side down in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with 1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice.
2. In a small bowl, combine the cilantro, onions, jalapeno, oil, salt, pepper and remaining lime juice. Spread over salmon. Bake, uncovered, until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 20-25 minutes. If desired, serve with lime wedges, jalapenos and cilantro sprigs.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 232 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 166mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat.

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