Salmon Fillet with Cilantro, Lime, and Jalapeno

Cilantro and lime top salmon fillets in this quick and easy weeknight recipe that also features tomato and jalapeno pepper.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 206 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• lime, juiced
• 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• ½ jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 small garlic clove
• 2 pounds salmon fillets, or more to taste
• 1 large vine tomato, seeded and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine cilantro, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, and garlic in a blender. Season with salt and black pepper.Blend until creamy smooth.

Step 3

Brush a baking pan with remaining oil and place salmon in the pan. Spread cilantro mixture on the salmon; arrange tomato and jalapeno on top. Season with salt and black pepper.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.