Ingredients: - 1 lb fresh salmon fillet (skin removed) — preferably wild-caught - ¼ cup soy sauce - 2 tbsp brown sugar (or maple syrup for natural sweetness) - 1 tbsp honey - 1 tsp sea salt - 1 tsp garlic powder - ½ tsp onion powder - ½ tsp black pepper - ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional for extra smokiness) - 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar - ½ tsp liquid smoke (optional if using a smoker)

Ingredients: - 1 lb fresh ahi tuna (yellowfin or bigeye) — sashimi grade if possible - ¼ cup soy sauce - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce - 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional for slight sweetness) - 1 tsp sea salt - 1 tsp garlic powder - 1 tsp onion powder - ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional for depth) - 1 tbsp coarse cracked black pepper — plus more for coating before drying - 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar - ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for mild heat) - ¼ tsp liquid smoke (optional, for a smokier flavor)