Description
Jerk Salmon brings Caribbean spices right to your dinner table with a quick, zesty marinade that turns ordinary fish into a restaurant-worthy meal. Fresh salmon coated in fiery Jamaican seasonings delivers bold flavor that makes weeknight cooking feel like a tropical escape.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
Secondary Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Thoroughly dab each 6-oz salmon fillet with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crisp exterior when cooking.
- Whisk together 2 tbsp jerk seasoning, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp soy sauce, ½ tsp garlic powder, and ½ tsp onion powder in a small mixing bowl until completely blended.
- Generously massage the marinade across every surface of the salmon fillets, covering each piece completely and evenly.
- Allow salmon to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes, letting the marinade penetrate the fish’s surface.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and position the rack in the center position.
- Place marinated salmon fillets skin-side down on a lined baking sheet, spacing them 1 inch apart.
- Bake the salmon for exactly 12-14 minutes, depending on thickness, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F at the thickest part.
- Remove from oven and let the salmon rest for 3 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use fresh lime juice instead of bottled for a brighter, zestier taste.
- Let salmon come to room temperature before cooking to ensure even heating and prevent dry edges.
- If avoiding honey, substitute with maple syrup or brown sugar for similar caramelization and sweetness.
- Marinate salmon in a sealed plastic bag to distribute marinade evenly and minimize cleanup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg