Cilantro Lime Salmon

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1¼ tablespoons lime juice
• ½ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
• 3 dashes cayenne pepper
• 1 lb salmon fillet
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• lime (for garnishing)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   Combine the olive oil, garlic, lime juice, salt, cayenne pepper, and half of the cilantro in a small bowl. Stir until well mixed. Marinate the salmon in the mixture while the oven is preheating.

3. 3

   As soon as the oven is preheated, transfer the salmon to a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Bake until it is cooked through, about 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove from the oven, top with the remaining chopped cilantro, and garnish with lime. Serve immediately.