Cilantro-Lime Salmon

Name: Cilantro-Lime Salmon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 yellow onion, roughly chopped; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 3 limes, zested and juiced, plus wedges for serving; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 tsp. each ground black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 c. olive oil; 2 tbsp. honey; 1 c. packed cilantro, stems and leaves, plus additional leaves for serving; 1 1/2 lb. salmon, cut into 4 fillets; Cooking spray

Published: Dec 2, 2016

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Yields:

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

8 mins

Total Time:

13 mins

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Ingredients

1/2 yellow onion, roughly chopped
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
3 limes, zested and juiced, plus wedges for serving
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. each ground black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tbsp. honey
1 cup packed cilantro, stems and leaves, plus additional leaves for serving
1 1/2 lb. salmon, cut into 4 fillets
Cooking spray

Directions

1. Step 1 Combine all ingredients except for the salmon in a bender or food processor and puree until smooth.
2. Step 2Combine salmon and marinade in the FoodSaver Quick Marinator and seal. Marinate for at least one hour or up to overnight, or freeze for up to 3 months.
3. Step 3Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Remove from container (defrost if frozen) shake off excess marinade, and discard.
4. Step 4Lightly spray baking sheet pan with cooking spray, place the fillets, skin side down, and roast until medium doneness, 6 to 8 minutes.
5. Step 5Serve with additional cilantro leaves and lime wedges.