Salmon Fillet With Cilantro, Lime, And Jalapeno - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
lime, juiced
1 small garlic clove
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds salmon fillets, or more to taste
1 large vine tomato, seeded and chopped
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Combine cilantro, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, and garlic in a blender. Season with salt and black pepper.Blend until creamy smooth.
Brush a baking pan with remaining oil and place salmon in the pan. Spread cilantro mixture on the salmon; arrange tomato and jalapeno on top. Season with salt and black pepper.
Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.