Buttery, bold, and baked to perfection — finished with a creamy jerk Alfredo sauce.
This Creamy Jerk Salmon is where Caribbean heat meets comfort food. Tender salmon filets are seasoned with Cajun spice, jerk seasoning, butter, and lemon, then topped with a rich, creamy jerk Alfredo sauce.
It’s flavorful, simple, and perfect for weeknight dinners or when you want something that feels restaurant-level without the stress.
⏱ Recipe Snapshot
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
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Total Time: ~30 minutes
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Servings: 4–6
🛒 Ingredients
Salmon
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1 slab salmon, cut into filets
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Cajun seasoning (to taste)
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Jerk seasoning (to taste)
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2–3 tbsp melted butter
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Juice from ½–1 lemon
Creamy Jerk Alfredo Sauce
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2 tbsp butter
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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½–1 tsp jerk seasoning (adjust to taste)
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½–1 cup grated parmesan cheese
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Fresh parsley, chopped
👩🏽🍳 Instructions
1. Season the Salmon
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Place salmon filets in a baking dish.
Season generously with Cajun seasoning and jerk seasoning.
Drizzle melted butter and fresh lemon juice over the top.
2. Bake
Bake at 400°F for 15–20 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
3. Make the Creamy Jerk Sauce
While salmon is baking:
In a skillet over medium heat:
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Melt butter.
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Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Stir in jerk seasoning.
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Add grated parmesan cheese and whisk until smooth and thickened.
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Stir in chopped parsley.
Adjust seasoning as needed.
4. Finish in the Oven
Once salmon is done baking, spoon the creamy jerk sauce over each filet.
Return to oven and bake an additional 2–5 minutes to let flavors combine.
5. Serve
Serve hot over:
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Stick of butter rice
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Steamed broccoli
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Or your favorite side
🔥 Flavor Tip
Add jerk seasoning gradually to the Alfredo sauce — you want heat balanced with creaminess.
💛 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Bold jerk flavor without overpowering heat
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Creamy, comforting finish
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Easy 30-minute meal
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Perfect for date night or Sunday dinner