Easy Oven Baked Cilantro Lime Salmon

Easy Oven Baked Cilantro Lime Salmon

adapted from Simply Low Cal

This is  a quick and easy salmon recipe flavored with cilantro, lime and a hint of jalapeno. Adjust the heat level by adding more, less or no jalapeno.

Makes 2 servings                                                                2 WW pts / serving

Cooking spray
3/4 lb. fresh salmon
1 Tbsp. olive oil

1 Tbsp. water
1/2 jalapeño, roughly chopped (or to taste)
2 Tbsp. cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 lime juiced and zested
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. 
2. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
3. Add the olive oil, water, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, and lime juice and zest to a food processor and process until the mixture is a spreadable, paste-like consistency.
4. Place the salmon, skin side down, on the baking sheet, pat dry with a paper towel, and season with salt and pepper. 
5. Spread the cilantro lime mixture over the top, coating the fish in an even layer.
6. Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake until the internal temperature of the thickest portion of the salmon reaches 145°F, about 15 minutes. 
7. Serve warm.

Enjoy!