Chestnut Free Orange-Garlic Salmon Jerky
Homemade salmon jerky sounds like a project, but this recipe breaks it down into genuinely manageable steps that deliver a seriously impressive result. The marinade is where the magic happens — coconut aminos bring a deep, savory backbone while fresh orange juice and zest add a bright citrusy lift that plays beautifully against the richness of the fish. Garlic, ginger, and turmeric round everything out with warmth and a subtle earthiness, and a touch of honey ties it all together with just enough sweetness. Chilling the salmon before slicing is a clever trick that makes clean, even cuts much easier, which means the strips dry uniformly and you get consistent texture throughout. Low-and-slow oven drying does all the heavy lifting from there — no dehydrator required. The finished jerky is firm, chewy, and packed with flavor in a way that store-bought fish snacks rarely manage to pull off. It keeps well in the fridge or freezer, so making a batch ahead for snacking or road trips is absolutely worth the effort.
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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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