Description
An incredible ultimate delight! This smoked salmon recipe is bursting with rich, smoky flavor, balanced with a hint of sweetness. It’s perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to something extra special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 lbs of fresh salmon fillet, skin on
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ cup maple syrup
- Wood pellets (hickory, apple, or your favorite flavor)
Instructions
- Step: In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Step: Place the salmon fillet in a shallow dish and cover it with the brine mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Step: Rinse the salmon under cold water to remove excess brine, then pat dry with paper towels.
- Step: Place the salmon on a wire rack and let it air-dry for 30 minutes to form a pellicle.
- Step: Preheat your pellet grill to 225°F (107°C).
- Step: Fill the hopper with your preferred wood pellets.
- Step: Place the salmon skin-side down on the grill grates.
- Step: Smoke the salmon for 30-40 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Step: Optionally, glaze the salmon with maple syrup during the last 5-10 minutes of smoking.
- Step: Remove from the grill and let rest before slicing.
Notes
Use high-quality wood pellets for best flavor. Salmon can be served warm or chilled. Great for salads, bagels, or on its own!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: smoked salmon, pellet grill, seafood, healthy, main course