Honey Jerk salmon

 INGREDIENTS 

• whole side of salmon
• 1tsp rock salt
• 1tsp Dried thyme
• 1tsp Allspice
• 1/2tsp ground ginger 
• 1tsp black pepper 
• 1tsp Garlic granules 
• 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or scotch bonnet peppers
• 1/2 Lemon
• 2 tbs brown sugar
• 4 Tablespoons of runny honey.. you know the cheap honey 🤣

PREPARATION 

1. First take a small mixing bowl and add all the dry seasonings (salt, black pepper, thyme, allspice, ground ginger, garlic together, mix to ensure they have been combined well. 
2. Use the seasoning mix and spread over the salmon (on both sides) and rub in well.
3. To the salmon add the finely chopped a scotch bonnets, or use cayenne pepper, but not both.. scotch bonnet is really spicy. I used cayenne pepper this time. If I want spicy I use the scotch bonnet.
4. 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, and then squeeze the juice of half a lemon. 
5. massage all the ingredients into the salmon. Leave the salmon to marinade for 30 minutes 
6. Use an oven proof pan (I used a cast iron pan) to sear the salmon before putting it into the oven. So, oil your pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and set on medium high heat. Once the pan is hot place the salmon skin side down and cook for 5 minutes until the skin is nice and crispy before placing it into the oven to bake at 200 degrees for 10 minutes. 
7. After 10 minutes have passed, remove the salmon from the oven and place back onto the stove ready to be glazed with the honey. 
8. To the pan add 4 tablespoons of runny honey and about 5 tablespoons of water. 
9. Keep the heat on medium high. You want to combine the jerk juices that will be flowing from the salmon with the honey and water. 
10. After a few minutes you will notice the jerk and honey sauce bubbling and getting thicker. At this point turn the heat all the way down and spend 1-2 minutes simply basing the salmon with the sauce until the salmon is well coated with the rich thick sauce. 
11. Serve with your choice of side. I love it with mashed potatoes ❤️❤️❤️