Don’s Smoked Salmon

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 12

Don's Smoked Salmon with Garlic Salt and Brown Sugar Twin

by The Chefin Seafood

Prep

20 min

Cook

3 hours

Ready In

3 hours 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	5 lbs fresh sockeye salmon fillets
	5 tablespoons garlic salt
	2 cups rock salt ( aprox )
	2 cups demerara sugar ( or brown sugar twin )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

198

Sugar

12g

Fat

Don's Smoked Salmon is a popular delicacy around the world. The smoky flavour paired with a hint of sweetness and the freshness of salmon will definitely leave a smile on your face. If you have never tried to smoke your salmon before, then this recipe is the perfect place to start. The flavors are incredible, and it's the perfect way to cook salmon for your family or guests. Serve this smoked salmon as a healthy, nutritious and delicious appetizer or as the main dish for a special occasion dinner. The possibilities are endless with this effortless smoked salmon recipe.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the salmon fillets with cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Remove any bones with tweezers.
2.	In a large bowl, mix together the garlic salt, rock salt, and demerara sugar until well combined.
3.	Place the salmon fillets in the bowl, one at a time, and rub the salt mixture generously over all sides of each fillet.
4.	Place the fillets on a rack in a roasting tin, skin-side down. Leave to air-dry for a few hours until the mixture has turned into a crust.
5.	Preheat your smoker to around 180°F.
6.	Place the roasting tin with the salmon fillets in the smoker.
7.	Smoke the salmon for around 2-3 hours until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.

PROS

This Don’s Smoked Salmon is delicious, flavourful and perfect as a healthy main dish or as a delicious appetizer.
It’s rich in protein and healthy Omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon.

CONS

While smoked salmon can be a healthy food, the salmon rub used in this smoked salmon recipe contains a lot of salt.
Those who need to watch their sodium intake should be aware of this high sodium content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

As mentioned earlier, the salmon is high in omega-3 fatty acids. These fats have been shown to promote heart health by reducing inflammation, improve brain function, and may even help reduce the risk of depression.
Another great health benefit is that salmon is very high in protein, which is essential for muscle repair after an injury or workout. Salmon may also help reduce the risk of cancer, improve bone health, and boost your brain health.