Smoked sturgeon
Description
A tasty appetizer for any gathering. Hot-smoked sturgeon is perfect for any festive table. At home, it’s very easy to make (you won’t even need a professional smoker): marinate the fish first, then smoke it on a rack right on a regular home stove. Serve with herbs and sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Sturgeon is an incredibly delicious fish, and if such a treat lands in your kitchen, divide it into parts and make more than one dish. I left the head and tail for fish soup, and decided to hot-smoke the middle section.
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Step 2
2. Prepare the marinade: heat the water and add the spices and salt.
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Step 3
3. For spices, I recommend adding a pepper blend, salt, and dried dill. I also add lemon juice.
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Step 4
4. Place the large pieces of our fish in the marinade and leave overnight in the refrigerator.
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Step 5
5. Line the bottom of the kazan with foil and add wood chips. Pat the fish dry with paper towels.
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Step 6
6. Place the rack on top, lay the fish on it, and close the lid. Smoke for one hour.
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Step 7
7. Open the lid only after the fish is done.
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Step 8
8. When the fish has cooled slightly, slice it and serve at the table. You can serve it with sliced lemon.