Salmon Roasted with Cilantro "Pesto"

from Fish: The Complete Guide to Buying and Cooking by Mark Bittman
via Sue Gilbert

serves 6 as a main course

1 clove garlic
1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
juice of 1 lime
salt and pepper to taste
2 to 3 pound salmon fillet with skin on (or use salmon steaks)
1 large ripe tomato, seeded and coarsely chopped

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place the garlic, cilantro, 2 tablespoons ofthe olive oil, the lime juice, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor. Process until creamy. Brush a baking pan or sheet with the remaining tablespoon ofoil and place salmon on it. Spread the cilantro mixture on the salmon, scatter the tomato over it, and sprinkle with a little more salt and pepper. Bake uncovered until the salmon is done, 12 to 13 minutes. Serve immediately.

Totally simple and delicious!