October 3, 2020
Jamaican Jerk Salmon and Pineapple and Avocado Salsa
Salmon is rubbed with a sweet, savory, and spicy seasoning blend that pairs well with a bright and acidic pineapple salsa with creamy avocado. You can use whatever fish you like. Mahi mahi works well here.
Servings: 4
Calories: 458kcal
Ingredients
Salsa
- avocado diced
- 2 cup pineapple cubed
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
- lime juice to taste
Salmon
- 1 1/2 tablespoons jerk seasoning blend store bought or else see below
- 2 pounds salmon 4 salmon fillets (8 ounces each), with skin
- 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
Instructions
- Combine all salsa ingredients, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
- Mix together all seasonings and then sprinkle over top of the salmon. Place salmon on a foil lined baking sheet rubbed with 1/2 tablespoon oil. Broil for 10-15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
- Serve salmon with salsa on top.
Notes
Nutrition made without avocado and double the amount of pineapple: Calories: 398 cal, Carbs: 12g, Fiber: 1g, Fat: 18g, Protein: 46g
If you can’t find jerk seasoning or prefer to make your own, mix together the following for this recipe:
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon monk fruit, golden, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, omit for nightshade-free
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, or sweet paprika, omit for nightshade-free
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, ground
- pinch of nutmeg
Nutrition Facts
Jamaican Jerk Salmon and Pineapple and Avocado Salsa
Amount per Serving
Calories
458
% Daily Value*
Fat
25
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
125
mg
42
%
Sodium
250
mg
11
%
Potassium
1415
mg
40
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
46
g
92
%
Vitamin A
255
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
26
mg
32
%
Calcium
39
mg
4
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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