Jerk Salmon Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
406 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Jerk Salmon Recipe
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This jerk salmon recipe is huge on flavor and easy to make with salmon fillets marinated in a spicy Jamaican jerk marinade then pan seared.
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Ingredients
FOR THE JERK MARINADE
- 4-6 Scotch bonnet peppers chopped
- 1 small red onion chopped
- 4-6 garlic cloves chopped
- 4 stalks scallions ends trimmed
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vinegar use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar to your preference
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice from 1 large orange about ¾ cup orange juice
- Juice from half a lime
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or use fresh if available
- salt and pepper to taste I usually use 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon black pepper
FOR THE SALMON
- 4 ounce salmon fillets skin-on
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- Extra Scotch Bonnet peppers, or use habanero peppers
- Fresh chopped herbs, spicy chili flakes
Instructions
- For the marinade, add all of the ingredients to a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
- Score parallel lines across the salmon skin with a sharp knife. Set it into a large dish.
- Pour the jerk marinade over the salmon and rub it into the flesh. Cover and marinate for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- When ready to cook, remove salmon, tap off any excess marinade, and discard the marinade.
- Heat a large cast iron pan to medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
- Add cherry tomatoes and whole Scotch bonnet peppers to the pan and stir.
- Sear the salmon, skin side down, for 6-7 minutes, or until the fat begins to render and the skin becomes crispy.
- Stir the tomatoes and peppers.
- Flip the salmon and cook another 6-7 minutes, or until salmon cooks through to your liking.
- Garnish with chili flakes and fresh herbs and serve.
Notes
- Salmon should have an a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F when measured with a meat thermometer.
- You can also bake the salmon at 350 degrees F for 12-15 minutes with some of the marinade, tomatoes and peppers, until cooked through.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
406kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
896mg
(37%)
Potassium
1090mg
(31%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
480IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 406kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 896mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 1090mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 480IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
15 reviews
Excellent
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