GRILLED SALMON WITH CREAMY CILANTRO SAUCE

(Salmon en Salsa Cremosa de Cilantro)

The sauce can be prepared a day ahead if you’re making this for a barbecue or dinner party. Although this recipe calls for salmon, feel free to substitute another meaty fish you like, or go crazy and make it with some grilled chicken. Serve with a side of Jícama Salad, Mexican Rice, or whatever side dish you like.

MAKES 4 ENTREE SERVINGS

SAUCE

½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

¼ cup Mexican crema

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice

1 garlic clove, minced

¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Olive oil

Four 6- to 8-ounce salmon fillets

Salt

Preheat a grill to high.

To make the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the cilantro, crema, lime juice, garlic, and cumin. Set aside.

Brush a bit of olive oil on both sides of the salmon fillets, season them with salt, and place them on the preheated grill. Grill until the outsides have turned an opaque pink, about 2 minutes on each side.

Place the salmon on 4 separate plates and spoon over the sauce before serving.