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Simple Healthy Dinner Idea: Cilantro and Lime Salmon

Hello and welcome to Shop with Kendallyn! 

Here you will find one of my favorite quick and easy salmon recipes. Salmon by itself is amazing, but baked to perfection with a tangy lime and cilantro sauce in three easy steps? So yummy!


Prep time: 5-8 minutes        Cook Time:10-15 minutes

Servings: 3                           Total Time: 15-20 minutes


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  • 1 small lime, the zest and juice
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped up cilantro
  • 1 clove of garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 or less of a jalapeno, chopped (*optional*)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1-2 pound salmon fillet

Directions:

  1. Place olive oil, lime, zest and juice, cilantro, jalapeno and garlic in a food processor or blender and puree or blend until smooth.

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2. Set the salmon fillet on a sheet of foil on a baking sheet and season it with salt and pepper, then spread the cilantro              and lime mixture onto the salmon.

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3. Bake in a preheated 400F/200C oven for around 10-15 minutes until perfectly cooked.

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Enjoy alone or with a fresh salad to make it an even more healthy meal!

Thanks for stopping by!

-Kendallyn

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