MEXICAN GRILLED SALMON

Mexican Grilled Salmon image

Lime juice adds a little spark to a pesto-like mixture that coats salmon fillets. I prepare this recipe all year long.-Rosalind Pope, Greensboro, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1 small jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon tomato sauce
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
Salsa and lime slices, optional

Steps:

Place the first five ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Add the lime juice, sugar, tomato sauce and lime zest; cover and process until blended., Transfer to a large bowl. Add the salmon; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., Drain and discard marinade. Lightly oil the grill rack. Place salmon skin side down; grill, covered, over medium heat for 10-14 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with salsa and lime slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein.