TikTok has it going viral, but are you brave enough to try it? Trust us: Salmon candy is legit. Glazed, sesame-studded, and chewy, this snackable treat is like jerky got a glow-up — one bite and you’ll see why everyone’s obsessed.
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon fillet, skinless
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the salmon fillet into thin strips, about 1/4-inch thick.
- In a bowl, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ground ginger, garlic powder, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Place the salmon strips in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the marinated salmon strips on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds evenly over the salmon strips.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 3 hours, or until the salmon strips are firm and have a chewy texture.
- Allow the candied salmon jerky to cool before serving or storing.
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