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Smoked Salmon Recipe

Make this Smoked Salmon Recipe for an easy meal idea. The results are a flaky, smoky, tender salmon that is seasoned with simple ingredients.
Prep Time6 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Let Sit10 minutes
Total Time7 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Smoked Salmon
Servings: 4
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Stir together the salt and brown in a small bowl.
  • Place the salmon filet on a baking sheet and cover both sides of the salmon with the brown sugar and salt mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 6-8 hours.
  • Remove from the refrigerator and rinse the salmon with cold water. Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel and let it dry at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
  • Preheat a smoker to 225 degrees F with a water pan.  Place the salmon skin side down directly on the grates in the smoker.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and water.
  • Let the salmon cook for 40-50 minutes until it reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
  • Baste the salmon with the honey mixture every 15 minutes.
  • Remove the salmon from the smoker.  Let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • Then the salmon is ready to serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 7179mg | Potassium: 1153mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg