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Jerk and Honey Salmon with Rice and Mango Salsa in plate

Jerk and Honey Salmon with Mango Salsa

Safira
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Jamaican
Servings 4
Calories 427 kcal

Ingredients
  

Baked Salmon

  • 4 Salmon Fillets 1 inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon Jerk Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon Light Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper

Honey Jerk Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon Light Olive Oil
  • ½ Red Onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon Jerk Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Water
  • 1 teaspoon Parsley cut finely

Mango Salsa

  • 1 Mango Diced
  • ½ Red Pepper Diced
  • ¼ Red Onion Diced
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Leaves Cut finely
  • 1 tbsp Jalapeños in brine Sliced
  • ¼ Lime Juice Only
  • Pinch Salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 180 C/Gas Mark 4.
  • Pat the Salmon dry with a paper towel.
  • Mix the Jerk, Oil, Salt and Pepper together in a small bowl to create a Jerk rub. Brush over the Salmon. Place Salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 9 - 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat a pan over medium heat. 
  • Add Oil to the pan, then stir in chopped Onions. Cook over a medium low heat till light golden brown.
  • Stir in Jerk Seasoning, Honey, Water Garlic and Parsley. Bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat.
  • Remove the Salmon from the oven and pour over the Honey Sauce.
  • Meanwhile make the Salsa. Combine Mangoes with Red Pepper, Onion, Coriander, Jalapenos, Lime Juice and Salt in a small bowl and mix together. 
  • Serve Jerk Salmon with Rice and Mango Salsa.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

How will I know when the fish is done?
You can check with your finger or a fork by gently poking in the center of the fillet, seeing if it breaks into flakes. 
Cook the glaze on Medium Low heat
As the glaze has Honey in it which can burn, you need to cook on a medium low heat rather than a high heat. 

Variations

This Honey Jerk Salmon recipe is simple but also versatile. Try some of these ideas to change things up a little:
Add Jerk Paste instead; 
Serve with a sprinkling of fresh Citrus Juice such as Lemon Juice or Orange Juice;
Add a pinch of Red Pepper Flakes for Spicy Salmon;
Use Maple syrup or Brown Sugar in place of Honey;
Add Slivered Ginger to the Honey Jerk Sauce;
Add Onion Powder to the Jerk Honey Sauce;
Serve with a Pineapple Salsa instead. Simply use half a small Pineapple in place of the Mango;
Add some Lime Zest in the Salsa for even more zing!;
Add your favourite fresh Herbs.

What to serve with Jerk And Honey Salmon

This delicious salmon recipe is a complete meal and the Salmon tastes great with the Mango Salsa alone but it is also great on a bed of Rice, Quinoa and Vegetables such as Roasted Potatoes and Carrots.

Make Ahead Instructions

To make this Jerk honey glazed salmon recipe ahead, stir the ingredients for the Honey Sauce together (skip the Onions) and store in the fridge for several hours before cooking or overnight. 

Storage Instructions

Fridge
Leftover Salmon keeps well in the fridge for three days in an airtight container. 
Freezer 
Although the flavour won’t be the same, you can tightly seal and freeze cooked salmon for 3 to 4 months. I would suggest that you leave the Sauce and add it fresh on the day. 
To reheat
Thaw in the fridge. Or reheat it on the stovetop or air fryer until just heated through.

FAQs

How do I shop for salmon?

Choose Salmon Fillets that are pink. Check the date! Give them a sniff. They should not have a smell to them.

Is Salmon sustainable?

You can check if your Salmon is sustainable by checking out UK suppliers here. MSC labelled salmon comes from a fishery that has been independently certified to the MSC Fisheries Standard.
This can be identified via a blue MSC sticker on the outer packaging.

Can I cook Jerk Honey Salmon in the Air Fryer?

Yes, Brush both sides of the salmon with glaze, and then Air fry at 200 C for 7-10 minutes.
You can add the Sauce on top of the Salmon before placing in the Air Fryer. You don’t need to add the Onions or pre heat the Sauce. I often make this Tandoori Salmon in the Air Fryer.

Nutrition

Calories: 427kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 144mgPotassium: 993mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1746IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Honey Salmon, Jerk and Honey Salmon, Jerk Salmon
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