Here are four fish jerky recipes featuring different types of fish. Feel free to adjust the ingredients and quantities based on your preferences. There’ll be more as we discover some new fish jerky recipes.
All the recipes call for one pound of fish. You can multiply the marinades by the quantity of fish you have. But as an example, if you double the marinade ingredients, there will probably be enough for three pounds of fish. Use your judgment.
Making the Fish Jerky Recipes
- In an oven, it can take from 3 to 6 hours.
- In a dehydrator, it can take from 4 to 6 hours.
- In a smoker, it can take up to 8 hours. It’ll be worth the wait.
Check out this page about texture and species of fish to use.
Soy Ginger Salmon Jerky
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon fillets, skin removed
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, sesame oil, and garlic powder to create the marinade.
2. Cut the salmon into thin strips.
3. Place the salmon strips in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours.
4. Preheat your dehydrator or oven.
5. Remove the salmon from the marinade and pat it dry with paper towels.
6. Arrange the salmon strips on the dehydrator trays or oven racks.
7. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
8. Dry the salmon until it reaches your desired jerky consistency.
Note: Salmon is a fatty fish that may take longer than other fish to dehydrate, regardless of the drying method used. Also, it is best for storing salmon in airtight containers and in the fridge. It will last for a couple of days on a trip with no problem.
Lemon Dill Trout Jerky
Ingredients
- 1-pound trout fillets
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, chopped dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
2. Cut the trout into thin strips.
3. Place the trout strips in a resealable plastic bag or other container and pour the marinade over them. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours.
4. Preheat your dehydrator or oven.
5. Remove the trout from the marinade and pat it dry with paper towels.
6. Arrange the trout strips on the dehydrator trays or oven racks.
7. Dry the trout until it achieves the desired jerky texture.
Spicy Tuna Jerky
Ingredients
- 1 pound tuna steaks
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sriracha sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes to create the marinade.
2. Cut the tuna into thin strips.
3. Place the tuna strips in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours.
4. Preheat your dehydrator or oven.
5. Remove the tuna from the marinade and pat it dry with paper towels.
6. Arrange the tuna strips on the dehydrator trays or oven racks.
7. Dry the tuna until it reaches your desired jerky consistency.
Smoked Whitefish Jerky
Ingredients
- 1 pound whitefish fillets (such as cod or halibut)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Lemon zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Mix lemon juice, olive oil, smoked paprika, onion powder, and black pepper in a bowl to create the marinade.
2. Cut the whitefish into thin strips.
3. Place the whitefish strips in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours.
4. Preheat your dehydrator or oven.
5. Remove the whitefish from the marinade and pat it dry with paper towels.
6. Arrange the whitefish strips on the dehydrator trays or oven racks.
7. Garnish with lemon zest if desired.
8. Dry the whitefish until it achieves the desired jerky texture.
These recipes showcase the versatility of fish jerky and offer a range of flavors from sweet and savory to spicy and smoky. Adjust the seasonings to suit your taste preferences, and enjoy experimenting with different fish types!
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