• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 Tbs. fresh ginger, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
• 3 Tbs. lime juice
• 1 Tbs. olive oil
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric
• 4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each

Combine first 4 ingredients in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth, adding a little water if necessary. Add next 3 ingredients and mix thoroughly. Transfer mixture to a shallow dish. Add fish fillets and toss to coat well. Cover and marinate 10 minutes in the refrigerator. Spread enough marinade to cover bottom of a large, heavy nonstick skillet. Add fish fillets to skillet. Spread remaining marinade over fish fillets. Cover skillet tightly and cook over medium low heat 15 minutes until fish is opaque throughout.

Per serving: calories 425, fat 14.5g, 32% calories from fat, cholesterol 165mg, protein 64.4g, carbohydrates 6.4g, fiber 0.9g, sugar 3.0g, sodium 217mg, diet points 10.0.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.9, Fruit: 0.1, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 1.9, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 9.5

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The recommended wines are: Gewürztraminer or Riesling.