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Cilantro Salmon on the Grill

Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Feb 8, 2011
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Enjoy your dinner with this grilled salmon accompanied by sauce made of mayonnaise, cilantro, capers and onion.

Cilantro Salmon on the Grill

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 4 hr 25 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 6
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Ingredients

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons drained capers
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Salmon

  • 1 cup purchased Italian salad dressing
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 1/2 lb. salmon fillets (with skin)
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    GRILL DIRECTIONS: In small bowl, combine all sauce ingredients; mix well. Refrigerate while preparing salmon.
  • Step 
    2
    In shallow nonmetal dish, combine salad dressing, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 cup cilantro; mix well. Add salmon; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours to marinate.
  • Step 
    3
    Meanwhile, heat grill. When ready to grill, remove salmon from marinade; reserve marinade. Place salmon, skin side down, on gas grill over medium-low heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium-low coals. Sprinkle with pepper; cover grill. Cook 12 to 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork, brushing once or twice with reserved marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.
  • Step 
    4
    To serve, carefully remove skin from salmon; discard skin. Serve salmon with sauce. If desired, garnish with lemon wedges and cilantro.

Nutrition

390 Calories
30g Total Fat
27g Protein
2g Total Carbohydrate
2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
390
Calories from Fat
270
Total Fat
30g
46%
Saturated Fat
5g
25%
Cholesterol
95mg
32%
Sodium
330mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
2g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
2g
Protein
27g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
4 Lean Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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