Seafood Recipe: Baked Salmon with Mexican Seasonings

Baked Salmon with Mexican Seasonings

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (2-pound) salmon fillet
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced

Procedures:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
2. In a small bowl combine cilantro, lemon juice, jalapeño, garlic and cumin; set aside.
3. Brush salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on a heavy-duty aluminum foil sheet. Spread cilantro mixture on salmon, then top with tomatoes. Fold edges of foil over so that they meet each other, then seal tightly. Place salmon on a baking sheet. Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes. Unwrap carefully and place on a platter with baking juices. Serve warm.

Makes 4 servings.