Jamaican Jerk Salmon with Pineapple and Avocado Salsa

October 3, 2020 Comments Off on Jamaican Jerk Salmon with Pineapple and Avocado Salsa
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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. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Jamaican
Keyword: dairy-free, dinner, easy, egg-free, fast, fish, jamaican, lunch, main, nightshade-free, nut-free, pineapple, salmon, salsa, seafood
Servings: 4
Calories: 458kcal
Author: Jenny Ross

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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