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Jerk Salmon

Delicious Jerk Salmon - A Quick and Flavor-Packed Dinner!

This jerk salmon recipe features a burst of flavor that's quick to prepare and packed with omega-3 fatty acids.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon fresh or thawed frozen works best
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
For the Jerk Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Allspice
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt adjust for lower sodium option
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Jerk Salmon
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the cinnamon, cumin, garlic powder, ground ginger, allspice, onion powder, sea salt, and smoked paprika. Mix well.
  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and drizzle lemon juice over them. Sprinkle the jerk seasoning mix evenly on top.
  4. Bake the jerk salmon in the oven for 12 minutes until it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Switch the oven to broil and broil the jerk salmon for an additional 3 minutes for a crispy finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store cooked jerk salmon in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For freezing, wrap tightly to prevent freezer burn.

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