Jerk Salmon
This jerk salmon recipe brings bold Caribbean flavor to your dinner table in under 30 minutes. It's spicy, juicy, and super easy to make, with an optional homemade or store-bought marinade. Bake, grill, or air-fry it’s a flavor-packed winner!
Equipment
- Oven or Grill or Air Fryer
Ingredients
Jerk Salmon
- 2 lbs fresh salmon fillets about 4 fillets, skin-on or skinless
- 2 tbsp jerk seasoning store-bought or homemade
- 3 green onions chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp thyme fresh or dried
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp brown sugar optional
- 1 tbsp lime or lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry and mix all marinade ingredients in a bowl.
- Coat the salmon thoroughly with marinade. Let sit for at least 20 minutes, up to 4 hours or overnight in the fridge.
- Choose your cooking method: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 mins, grill 4–5 mins per side, or air-fry at 375°F for 10–12 mins.
- Serve with lime wedges, mango salsa, or rice and peas for a complete meal.
Notes
For extra heat, add a Scotch bonnet pepper or hot sauce to your marinade. Balance spice with brown sugar or a drizzle of honey. Store cooked salmon for up to 3 days in the fridge.