Mint Grilled Salmon

Adapted from CooksAid.com

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size	½ of recipe
Calories	325
Total Fat	20 g
Saturated Fat	4 g
Sodium	393 mg
Total Carbohydrate	1 g
Dietary Fiber	0.5 g
Protein	34 g

Servings and Times

Servings	2
Marinating Time	15-20 minutes

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients	Measures
Salmon filet, about 1 inch thick, cut into 2 pieces	12 ounces
Dried coriander	½ teaspoon
Chopped fresh mint	2 tablespoons
Hot pepper oil (for a milder taste use olive oil)	½ teaspoon
Salt	¼ teaspoon
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Cooking spray
Lime, cut into wedges	½

Directions
Combine salmon, coriander, mint, and oil in a resealable plastic bag. Shake gently to coat. Marinate in refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
Prepare grill or indoor grill pan.
Remove salmon from bag. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on grill coated with cooking spray. Cook until done, about 5 minutes on each side. Serve with lime wedges.

Exchanges
4.5 medium-fat meats

Side Suggestions: Mango Salsa
Combine the following ingredients in a medium bowl: ½ cup peeled and diced ripe mango, ½ cup sliced bananas, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, 1 tablespoon orange juice, ½ (8-ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks (drained), ½ seeded and finely chopped serrano chile. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Side Suggestions: Jasmine Rice

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