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Jerk Salmon Recipe

Jerk Salmon with Tropical Salsa

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Author: Michelle Goth

This Jerk Salmon recipe is sugar free and Whole 30 compliant! The perfect jerk salmon recipe to stay on your plan, topped with a fresh fruit salsa. 

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Ingredients
 

  • 10 ounces fresh salmon
  • 2 tbsp clarified butter, ghee*

For the jerk seasoning:

  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2/3 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2/3 tsp black pepper
  • 2/3 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/3 teaspoon ground cloves

For the salsa topping:

  • 1/3 cup pineapple, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup mango, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp shallot, finely chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 limes, juiced

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, make the salsa topping. Combine mango, pineapple, cilantro, shallot and lime juice. Stir well. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and set in refrigerator to chill.
  • In a small bowl, combine the jerk seasoning spices and clarified butter. Stir into a wet paste. Set aside.
  • Set oven to broil on high.
  • Set salmon filets on a well-greased baking sheet, skin side down.
  • Place salmon in oven for 2 minutes on the top rack.
  • Remove from oven. Carefully spread the jerk seasoning paste on and return to oven for another two minutes.
  • Top with salsa and serve.

Notes

  • *If you are not following the Whole 30 plan, this recipe just got a whole lot easier! Substitute 2 tbsp prepared jerk seasoning and 2 tbsp regular butter.
Serving: 2, Calories: 481kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 33g, Fat: 31g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g, Cholesterol: 122mg, Sodium: 1326mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 8g
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