SALMON FILET WITH MANGO CILANTRO SALSA
Eat Right for Your Metabolism by Felicia Drury Kliment
Yield: 4 servings
• 4 6-ounce portions salmon filet
Mango Cilantro Salsa
• 1 ripe mango, peeled and ½-inch diced
• ¼ cup chopped scallion, green part only
• ¼ cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon finely diced fresh jalapeno
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
Bake salmon filet at 400ºF for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon.
For Mango Cilantro Salsa, lightly toss all ingredients in bowl.
Chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour for flavors to meld.
Serve salsa as an accompaniment to salmon.
Mango Cilantro Salsa also goes nicely with grilled meat or chicken.
Nutrition Information: 245 calories, 7 g fat, 35 g protein, 11 g carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 88 mg cholesterol, 251 mg sodium
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