Servings
Font
Back
4.8 from 15 votes

Jerk Salmon Recipe

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 406 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Jamaican , Caribbean

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

    Cup of Yum
  1. For the marinade, add all of the ingredients to a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
  2. Score parallel lines across the salmon skin with a sharp knife. Set it into a large dish.
  3. Pour the jerk marinade over the salmon and rub it into the flesh. Cover and marinate for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  4. When ready to cook, remove salmon, tap off any excess marinade, and discard the marinade.
  5. Heat a large cast iron pan to medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
  6. Add cherry tomatoes and whole Scotch bonnet peppers to the pan and stir.
  7. Sear the salmon, skin side down, for 6-7 minutes, or until the fat begins to render and the skin becomes crispy.
  8. Stir the tomatoes and peppers.
  9. Flip the salmon and cook another 6-7 minutes, or until salmon cooks through to your liking.
  10. 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

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

% 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.