Eggless Orange-Garlic Salmon Jerky
Bright citrus, punchy garlic, and a deep savory backbone from coconut aminos make this salmon jerky genuinely addictive — it's the kind of snack that disappears faster than you'd expect. The marinade layers fresh orange juice and zest with ginger, turmeric, apple cider vinegar, and honey for a flavor that's complex without being fussy. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of eggs, so there's no swapping or substituting required — it just works as written. Chilling the salmon before slicing is a smart trick that gives you clean, even strips, which means the jerky dries uniformly and you're not pulling half-done pieces off the rack. The low-and-slow oven method does all the heavy lifting, turning those marinated strips into chewy, protein-packed bites over a few hours of mostly hands-off time. It's a brilliant option for meal prep, hiking snacks, or just keeping something satisfying in the fridge all week.
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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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