Jamaican Jerk Salmon Lettuce Cups

Marinated grilled salmon topped with a mango and black bean salsa on a bed of Boston bibb lettuce served with island style vegetables (plantains and sweet potatoes, onions and peppers).

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Prep Time: 35 min
Cook Time: 6 min

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Servings:

Yield: 4 Lettuce cups

Ingredients:

1 cup jamming Jamaican jerk marinade
1 1/2 cup island style roasted vegetables
1/4 cup mango and black bean salsa
1/4 cup canola oil
3/4 pound salmon fillets
1/2 teaspoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
1 cup orange juice
8 leaves Boston (bibb) lettuce

Jammin Jamaican Jerk Marinade
3 tablespoons lime juice
1/3 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons spiced rum
1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, canned
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
1 tablespoon green onions, sliced very thin
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons light brown sugar

Island Style Roasted Vegetable
1 teaspoon canola oil
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon dark chili powder1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup red peppers. sliced 1/2 inch strips
1/4 cup green peppers, sliced 1/2 inch strips
1/4 cup red onion, slice 1/2 inch strips
1/4 cup zucchini, sliced 1/2 inch on bias
1/4 cup sweet potatoes, sliced 1/2 inch on bias
1/4 cup ripe plantains, halved lengthwise, sliced

Mango and Black Bean Salsa
1/4 cup mango, diced 1/4 inch
1/2 teaspoon green onions, sliced very thin
2 1/2 teaspoons black beans, canned, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon red pepper, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cilantro leaves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon lime juice
1/8 teaspoon salt

Allergens:

Fish

Nutritional Information

Directions:

Jammin Jamaican Jerk Marinade: In a bowl, combine all ingredients except oil. Whisk oil in slowly.
Island Style Roasted Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine oil, brown sugar, cinnamon, coriander, chili powder, salt and black pepper. Mix until well blended. Evenly coat vegetables with spice mixture. Coat sheet pan with vegetable oil spray. Place vegetables on sheet pan in a single layer. Roast in a preheated 475 degree oven for 10 minutes or until golden and tender.
Mango and Black Bean Salsa: Combine all ingredients and mix well.
For Service: Place thawed salmon in a bowl with marinade for 2 hours in the refrigerator. Drain and discard excess marinate. In a preheated skillet or griddle, add oil. Add marinated salmon to skillet. Sprinkle jerk seasoning on top of salmon. Saute each side 2 to 3 minutes. Deglaze pan with orange juice. Reserve pan juice. Remove salmon from skillet and flake. Place leaves of lettuce on plate, place 1/2 tablespoon mango salsa into each cup, evenly distribute flaked salmon on top in each lettuce cup. Add 1/2 teaspoon of pan juice on top of salmon in each lettuce cup. Serve 2 lettuce cups with 1/3 cup island style roasted vegetables.