Easy Smoked Salmon
A homemade smoked salmon recipe that’s packed with flavor and surprisingly simple, perfect for impressing guests or busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 1–2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced or grated
- 1.5 pounds fresh salmon, skin-on preferred
Instructions
- Combine brown sugar, kosher salt, ground black pepper, fresh dill, and minced garlic in a bowl.
- Place the salmon skin side down on a wire rack over a baking sheet and rub the brine mixture over the top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate uncovered for 1 hour.
- Preheat smoker to 225°F.
- Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel and place it on foil, skin side down.
- Transfer to the smoker and cook for 40 to 60 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 130 to 135°F.
- Remove from smoker and let it rest before slicing.
Notes
For serving, consider pairing with smoked potatoes and green beans, or use leftovers in a smoky salmon dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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