Hot Smoked Salmon
Servings: 2 servings as a meal
Calories: 325kcal
This hot smoked salmon recipe uses a stove top smoker to gently smoke the salmon with alder wood, which gives it a rich, delicate flavor. Smoking salmon this way is meant to give the salmon lots of flavor and a nice soft texture, not to preserve it for a long time, like cold smoking can.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp mustard powder
Instructions
- Remove any remaining pin bones, wash the salmon in cold water, and pat dry with a paper towel.1 lb salmon
- Combine the smoked paprika, mustard powder, salt, and pepper together. Spread the spice mixture over the top of the salmon.1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp mustard powder
- Using a stovetop smoker, smoke the salmon using alder wood for 30 to 40 minutes on medium-low heat. The amount of time it takes to smoke the salmon will depend on the filet's thickness.
- The salmon is done when it is firm to the touch and cooked all the way through.
- This salmon can be served as a main course, part of an appetizer, or with a couple of slices of good pumpernickel as part of a delicious sandwich.
Nutrition
Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 681mg | Potassium: 1122mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg
