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Broiled Cilantro Ginger Salmon



(Makes 6 Servings)



Preparation time: 10 minutes

Marinating time: 30 minutes

Cooking time: 7 to 10 minutes

Source: Simply Great Food



INGREDIENTS



3 Cloves garlic, roughly chopped



2 tbsp Grated ginger root



1/2 tsp each Salt / Freshly ground black pepper



1/2 cup Chopped fresh cilantro



Rimmed baking sheet, greased



2 tbsp Olive oil



6 Salmon fillets (about 2 1/4 lbs total)



Grated zest of 2 limes



COOKING INSTRUCTIONS



1. Using a mortar and pestle (or a food processor), crush garlic, ginger and salt to form a paste. Stir in cilantro, olive oil, pepper and lime zest.



2. Place salmon on a plate and coat top evenly with paste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or for up to 2 hours. Preheat broiler, with rack set 4 inches (10 cm) from the top.



3. Transfer salmon to prepared baking sheet and broil for 7 to 10 minutes or until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.