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Salmon with lime, cilantro and jalapeno sauce on a plate with a piece of salmon on a fork and broccoli on the side. Wine glass and a bottle of wine in the background.
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Salmon with Lime, Cilantro and Jalapeno

Salmon baked in lime, cilantro, jalapeno and olive oil mixture is moist, citrusy and with a kick.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 429kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds salmon fillet
  • 1 lime zested, juiced, and slice into circle
  • 6 clove garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 sprigs cilantro leaves only chopped
  • ½ jalepeno seeded and chopped
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • salt to taste
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Instructions

  • Rinse and cut salmon. Pat dry with paper towel.
  • Season both sides of salmon with garlic powder, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
  • Grate some lime zest before juicing. Save lime rind and slice into circles.
  • Combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro and jalapeño in a food processor and blend. Set aside.
  • Prepare baking sheet lined with foil.
  • Spread half of lime rind on baking sheet.
  • Lay salmon on top of lime rind.
  • Spread remaining lime rind and sprinkle zested rind on salmon.
  • Pour lime and olive oil mixture on salmon.
  • Cover baking sheet with foil.
  • Preheat oven at 400 degrees F.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and switch to broil for 5 minutes.
  • Serve hot with veggies or your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 1162mg | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 9.2mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2.1mg