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Jerk Salmon recipe on a bed of rice medley with a lime slice on top.
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Baked Jerk Salmon Recipe

This Baked Jerk Salmon Recipe is loaded with Caribbean flavor from homemade jerk seasoning that will wake up your taste buds. Ready to eat in less than 30 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 300kcal
Author: Debi Morgan | Quiche My Grits

Equipment

Ingredients

Jerk Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • ¼ cup brown sugar

Salmon

  • 2 pounds fresh salmon filet (wild caught or Atlantic)
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 fresh limes (cut in half)

Instructions

  • Mix all of the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl. Try to smooth out most of the lumps with a fork. You can process it in a blender or food processor if desired.
  • Pat a 2 pound salmon filet dry with a paper towel. Drizzle olive oil on fish and rub it in on both sides.
  • Sprinkle the top of the salmon with homemade jerk spice mix. Cover the entire piece of fish with dry rub on both the top and the bottom.
  • Rub in the seasoning with your fingers on both sides.
  • Let salmon rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes until the seasoning has a chance to penetrate the fish.
  • Cut the large piece of fish with a sharp knife into equal portions before baking, or do it afterwards once the skin has softened.
  • Add olive oil to a sheet pan and place the fish on top of the oil.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for about 10 to 12 minutes until the internal temperature of the fish reaches 145º F when inserted in the thickest part of the filet. 
  • If the salmon is more than an inch thick, it will take longer to cook, so adjust time accordingly. Use a thermometer to guide you.
  • Squeeze fresh lime juice over salmon before serving.

Notes

  • Salmon cooks very fast at high temperatures. If your salmon is more than an inch thick, you will need to bake it longer than 10 to 12 minutes. 
  • Use an instant read thermometer to ensure the fish is cooked to the proper temperature.
  • View the USDA chart for the recommended guide to cook fish. 
  • You can use a large 2 pound filet or smaller cut portions of fish for this recipe. 

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 459mg | Potassium: 791mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg