Honey jerk salmon is made with homemade jerk seasoning, covered in a sweet glaze, and topped with pineapple rings. This easy healthy dinner is ready in less than 30 minutes. 

Salmon is like the rockstar of the kitchen – it’s just that good! We love it for its versatility and health perks. Whether you smoke it, grill it until it’s just right, or bake it with a mix of herbs and spices, salmon’s got this amazing combo of a rich, buttery texture and a bold taste that folks can’t get enough of. And hey, it’s not just about taste – salmon’s a nutritional superhero too! 

It’s packed with omega-3 fatty acids, top-notch protein, and a ton of essential vitamins and minerals, it’s a win-win on the flavor and health fronts.

If you’re a salmon fan, be sure to try my smoked salmon pasta salad, pesto salmon, and these delicious salmon cakes. 

Ingredients Needed 

For the salmon: 

• Olive Oil
• Jerk Seasoning – grab my homemade jerk seasoning recipe. 
• Kosher salt
• Salmon filets – I really like wild caught salmon, but there is some farm-raised that is a great source, readily available, and a little cheaper. 

For the Pineapple Glaze: 

• Cornstarch
• Ginger – use 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 inch of Freshly grated Ginger
• unsweetened sliced pineapple or chunks – reserve the juice. 
• Honey – could also use maple syrup. 
• Soy sauce – I like the reduced sodium. 
• Lemon juice
• scallions

How to Make Honey Jerk Salmon 

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 

In a small bowl, whisk the oil, salt, and jerk seasoning together so it makes a paste. 

Brush the mixture evenly over both salmon filets. 

Bake for 14-18 minutes. 

Over medium heat, in a small saucepan, add the ginger and cornstarch. Whisk in the reserved pineapple juice until combined and there’s no lumps. 

Stir in the soy sauce and honey. 

Let the glaze simmer for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. 

Turn off the heat and whisk in the lemon juice. 

Cook the pineapple slices in a cast iron skillet or grill pan for a couple of minutes on each side. Baste the slices with the glaze frequently. 

Plate the salmon, top with the grilled pineapple rings, and drizzle with the glaze. 

Garnish with chopped scallions. 

Tips for Making 

• Be sure that the salmon’s internal temperature reaches 145 degrees before serving. 
• The fish should flake easily with your fork, that’s how you will know it’s done. 
• You can cook the salmon with the skin on or off, the choice is yours. 

Substitutions and Variations

• The sauce and seasoning would also be great on pork, chicken or shrimp. 
• Swap the salmon for another type of fish. 
• You could also air fry or grill the jerk salmon using the same ingredients. 
• Frozen salmon can be used if you don’t have fresh. Just thaw it completely in the refrigerator overnight and pat dry before marinating. 

What to Serve With 

Turn these into bowls by adding roasted veggies and rice or quinoa. A small green dinner salad would also be delicious, topped with  

How to Store 

Keep leftovers stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

More Easy and Delicious Seafood Recipes:

• Instant Pot Cod
• Air Fryer Crab Cakes
• Tuna Pesto Pasta Salad
• Instant Pot Lobster
• Broiled Scallops
• Healthy Avocado Toast with Smoked Trout

Honey Jerk Salmon

Honey jerk salmon is made with homemade jerk seasoning, covered in a sweet glaze, and topped with pineapple rings. This easy healthy dinner is ready in less than 30 minutes.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 2

Author: Abbie

Ingredients

• *Jerk Salmon*
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 Tablespoon Jerk Seasoning see separate Recipe
• 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 2 4 ounces each Salmon filets
• *Pineapple Glaze*
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 inch Freshly grated Ginger
• 1 can 8 ounces unsweetened sliced pineapple or chunks, juice separated and set aside
• 2 Tablespoons Honey
• 2 Tablespoons reduced-sodium Soy sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 Tablespoon scallions chopped

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
• Combine the oil, jerk seasoning blend, and salt into a paste.
• Brush or cover the Salmon with the seasoning paste. Add salmon to a lined baking sheet, sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Bake for 14-18 minutes or until done to your preference.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, add cornstarch and ginger then whisk in pineapple juice until blended with no visible lumps.
• Add honey and soy sauce, whisk well. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
• Turn off the heat, add lemon juice to the sauce, and whisk well.
• In a cast iron pan or grill pan over medium heat, cook pineapple slices for 2-3 minutes on each side or until heated through, basting frequently with pineapple glaze.
• Serve Salmon with grilled pineapples and drizzle the top with the glaze.
• Garnish with chopped green onions

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Notes

Notes: Your salmon should flake easily with your fork. The recommended internal temperature of the salmon should be 145 F for safe practices.