Smoked Pink Salmon at Home
Description
The appetizer is quick and easy to prepare. This recipe for smoking pink salmon at home is good because it uses no seasonings that overpower the fish’s flavor. However, if you like, you can add any spices or dried herbs. In about 1.5 hours, your kitchen will smell like a campfire and real smoke. Serve with fresh herbs and sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, wash the fish, remove all the innards, and, if desired, remove the head. Rinse thoroughly again and pat dry with a paper towel.
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Step 2
2. Rub thoroughly with salt on all sides (coarse salt works best). A classic home-smoked pink salmon recipe can be enhanced with dried rosemary, fennel, or other herbs.
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Step 3
3. Prepare liquid smoke and a brush.
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Step 4
4. Thoroughly coat the fish on all sides so it is well soaked through.
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Step 5
5. To cook pink salmon, you will need a baking bag; carefully place the fish inside and tightly seal the edges.
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Step 6
6. And that's the whole secret of how to make smoked pink salmon at home. All that's left is to put the fish in a preheated oven for 35–50 minutes, depending on the size of the pink salmon.