Salmon With Lime Herb Butter

1. 1

   Heat oven to 425 degrees.

2. 2

   Finely grate zest from one lime, and squeeze its juice; set aside.

3. 3

   Cut remaining lime into 8 wedges; set aside.

4. 4

   In the bowl of a food processor, combine butter, ginger, 8 sprigs cilantro and lime zest and juice.

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   Process until the mixture is smooth.

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   Season to taste with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper; process again.

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   Mound butter on a piece of foil, and shape into a cylinder.

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   Cover tightly with foil, and place in freezer.

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   Brush a baking sheet with oil, and place salmon fillets skin side down on sheet.

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    Sprinkle with salt to taste.

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    Bake until fish flakes easily, about 8 minutes.

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    To serve, remove lime butter from freezer, and cut into thick rounds.

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    Place a fillet on each of four plates and top each with an equal portion of lime butter.

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    Garnish each plate with two lime wedges and a sprig of cilantro, and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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