I'll be adding this to my main page because it was so good, but I though this excellent salmon recipe would be a great way to break in the new recipe forum!
Cilantro Salmon
You'll need:
- 2 7-Oz salmon steaks
- 3 Cloves garlic
- 3/4 Cup cilantro leaves
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- Juice from 1 lime
- Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
- 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
Preheat oven to 400 F
1] Put the garlic, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender. Blend until creamy.
2] Spray baking sheet with Pam or other non-stick cooking spray and place salmon steaks on it.
3] Spread the cilantro paste on the salmon.
4] Scatter the chopped tomato over the salmon.
5] Add more salt and pepper, if desired.
6] Bake until well-cooked, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information per serving
Calories: 460
Fat: 34g (good EFAs from the salmon and olive oil)
Sat Fat: 9g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Sugars: 0g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 37g