Smoked Sockeye Salmon Recipe
Smoked Sockeye salmon is amazing, but it also cooks a little differently than other salmon species. Learn how to smoke Sockeye salmon perfectly every time.
Servings: 6 -8 people
Cost: $30
Equipment
- 1 Instant Read Thermometer
Ingredients
- 2 whole Sockeye salmon filets (Pro Tip: Ask the fish monger to remove the pin bones so you don't have to.)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons salmon seasoning
Instructions
- Preparation: Prepare your smoker and target 225 degrees Fahrenheit using a fruit wood or oak.
- Season Sockeye: Coat the flesh side of the salmon with the Dijon mustard and then season with the salmon seasoning.
- Smoke: Place salmon on the smoker, skin side down, and smoke until the internal temperature of the Sockeye salmon reaches 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove and let rest for 10 minutes and then serve.
- Serve: Serve warm with your favorite sides.
Nutrition
Calories: 17kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 2mg
