CILANTRO-LIME SALMON

Cilantro-Lime Salmon image

Fresh lime brightens the flavor of this microwave-fast salmon, sized just right for a pair. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sour cream
1 green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash ground cumin
Dash pepper
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
2 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
Lime wedges

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Place fillets skin side down in a greased 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish; top with sour cream mixture., Cover and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 21g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 35g protein.