Salmon with Roasted Jalapeno-Yogurt Sauce

Looking for a low-calorie way to treat your seared salmon? Try this yogurt based sauce spiced up with roasted jalapeno peppers and flavored with roasted garlic and a bit of cilantro. It is super quick to whip together and adds a fresh flavor.

Ingredients

• 2 6-ounce salmon fillets
• 2 cloves roasted garlic
• 1 roasted jalapeno pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoon unflavored Greek yogurt
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon olive oil, or spray oil for a lighter touch

Cooking Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Heat an oven-ready sauté pan to medium heat and lightly oil.
• Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper to taste.
• Sear 1-2 minutes each side.
• Remove from heat and add to oven.
• Cook another 6-7 minutes or until salmon is cooked through to your liking.
• While salmon is cooking, to a food processor, add garlic, roasted jalapeno, cilantro and yogurt.
• Process until smooth. Salt and pepper to your liking.
• Remove salmon from oven, set onto plate and top with roasted jalapeno sauce.
• Serve.