Chicken Free Orange-Garlic Salmon Jerky

Total time7 hr 20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time3 hr

4.8

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Salmon jerky might sound unexpected, but one bite of these citrus-kissed strips and you'll wonder why you ever settled for the beef or turkey versions. The marinade layers coconut aminos, fresh orange juice, zest, minced garlic, ginger, turmeric, and a touch of honey into something genuinely complex — bright, savory, and just a little sweet all at once. Chilling the fillet before slicing is a smart trick that makes clean, even cuts easy, and uniform strips mean everything dries at the same rate so you're not pulling out half-done pieces. A low, slow oven does the heavy lifting, coaxing the salmon into firm, chewy strips that flex without snapping — exactly the texture jerky should have. It's a great option when you're avoiding poultry-based snacks and want something high in protein that doesn't feel like a compromise. Keep a batch in the fridge for quick snacking all week, or stash some in the freezer so you're never without a satisfying, flavor-packed bite.

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Ingredients

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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