Step 1

For the marinade, add all of the ingredients to a food processor or blender and process until smooth.

Step 2

Score parallel lines across the salmon skin with a sharp knife. Set it into a large dish.

Step 3

Pour the jerk marinade over the salmon and rub it into the flesh. Cover and marinate for 2 hours in the refrigerator.

Step 4

When ready to cook, remove salmon, tap off any excess marinade, and discard the marinade.

Step 5

Heat a large cast iron pan to medium-high heat and add the olive oil.

Step 6

Add cherry tomatoes and whole Scotch bonnet peppers to the pan and stir.

Step 7

Sear the salmon, skin side down, for 6-7 minutes, or until the fat begins to render and the skin becomes crispy.

Step 8

Stir the tomatoes and peppers.

Step 9

Flip the salmon and cook another 6-7 minutes, or until salmon cooks through to your liking.

Step 10

Garnish with chili flakes and fresh herbs and serve.