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Salmon with Cilantro Salsa

2 large salmon filets, about 2 pounds each

3/4 cup lime juice, divided

11/2 cups cilantro leaves, loosely packed

2/3 cup green onions, chopped

1 green chile pepper, chopped

1/3 cup olive oil

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Lay salmon skin side down in 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of the lime juice over salmon. Set aside.

In food processor combine remaining lime juice, green onions, chile pepper and oil; pulse until evenly chopped. Spread salsa over one filet, reserving some to pass. Place second filet, skin side up, on top of first. Bake uncovered until fish flakes, 35-45 minutes. Remove skin; serve with extra salsa.

Serves six.