Mexican Grilled Salmon

Name: Mexican Grilled Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves; 1 small jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon grated lime zest; 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each); Salsa and lime slices, optional

Lime juice adds a little spark to a pesto-like mixture that coats salmon fillets. I prepare this recipe all year long.—Rosalind Pope, Greensboro, North Carolina

Ingredients

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1 small jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon tomato sauce
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
Salsa and lime slices, optional

Directions

Place the first five ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Add the lime juice, sugar, tomato sauce and lime zest; cover and process until blended.
Transfer to a large bowl. Add the salmon; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Drain and discard marinade. Lightly oil the grill rack. Place salmon skin side down; grill, covered, over medium heat for 10-14 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with salsa and lime slices if desired.