Cashew Free Orange-Garlic Salmon Jerky
Homemade salmon jerky sounds like a project, but this recipe breaks it down into genuinely approachable steps that deliver serious flavor payoff. The marinade is a bright, savory-sweet blend of coconut aminos, fresh orange juice, garlic, ginger, and a touch of honey — it's the kind of combination that makes you want to sneak a taste before the fish even hits the oven. A quick stint in the freezer firms up the fillet so you can slice it cleanly and evenly, which means every strip dries at the same rate and comes out with that perfect chewy-but-flexible texture. Low-and-slow oven drying does all the heavy lifting, no dehydrator required. Because every ingredient in this recipe is straightforward and whole-food based, there's no need to scan labels for hidden nut derivatives or worry about cross-contact from processed snack foods. The result is a protein-packed, portable snack with a citrusy, garlicky kick that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. It keeps well in the fridge for up to five days — though honestly, it rarely lasts that long.
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4 servings
For the jerky
- 1.5 lb salmon fillet, skin removed
For the marinade
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 3 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- 1
Place the salmon fillet in the freezer for 30–45 minutes, until it is firm but not frozen solid — this makes slicing much easier.
- 2
While the salmon chills, whisk together the coconut aminos, fresh orange juice, orange zest, minced garlic, grated ginger, ground turmeric, sea salt, apple cider vinegar, and honey in a mixing bowl until the honey is fully dissolved.
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