Smoked Salmon Recipe 455 Food

SMOKED SALMON

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix together salt, sugar, brown sugar and peppercorns. Spread extra-wide aluminum foil a little longer than the length of the fish and top with an equally long layer of plastic wrap. Sprinkle 1/3 of the rub onto the plastic. Lay 1 side of the fish skin down onto the rub. Sprinkle 1/3 of the rub onto the flesh of the salmon. Place second side of salmon, flesh down onto the first side. Use the remaining rub to cover the skin on the top piece. Fold plastic over to cover then close edges of foil together and crimp tightly around the fish. Place wrapped fish onto a plank or sheet pan and top with another plank or pan. Weigh with a heavy phone book or a brick or two and refrigerate for 12 hours. Flip the fish over and refrigerate another 12 hours. Some juice will leak out during the process so make sure there's a place for the runoff to gather. Unwrap fish and rinse off the cure with cold water. Pat salmon with paper towels then place in a cool, dry place (not the refrigerator) until the surface of the fish is dry and matte-like, 1 to 3 hours depending on humidity. A fan may be used to speed the process. Smoke fish (see Note) over smoldering hardwood chips or sawdust, keeping the temperature inside the smoker between 150 degrees F and 160 degrees F until the thickest part of the fish registers 150 degrees. Serve immediately or cool to room temperature, wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Cook's Note: Trout, mackerel, and bluefish also smoke well.

SMOKED SALMON

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix all brine ingredients thoroughly.
• In a large, deep pan combine whole salmon fillets with the brine mixture to soak over night, keeping refrigerated.
• Rinse thoroughly after brining.
• Pat dry with a paper towel and allow to air dry for at least one hour prior to smoking.
• Lay salmon fillets on smoker rack skin side down.
• Cook in smoker at 165°F for 3-5 hours.
• Cooking time will depend on the thickness of your fillets.

SMOKED SALMON

Steps:

• Wash the salmon fillets thoroughly and place in a pan. In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, ginger, and sugar and mix well. Pour the marinade over the fillets. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
• Preheat a smoker to 250 degrees F with hickory chips.
• Place salmon on the smoker. Smoke for 60 to 90 minutes, or until fish flakes nicely.
• Serve with freshly squeezed lemon just before serving.

SMOKED SALMON PASTA

Steps:

• Cook Pasta as directed. Drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil. Add mushrooms, shallots, garlic and cayenne. Saute until veggies are tender.
• Add white wine and bring to boil. Add cream and bring to boil. Let simmer for 3minutes.
• Add lemon juice, lemon zest and salmon. Bring to boil and let simmer 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add capers, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well.
• Pour salmon mixture onto hot drained pasta. Toss to mix. Add Parmsean and toss well. Let set for 2 minutes as pasta will absorb any extra liquid.
• Serve.

SMOKED SALMON FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Sauté garlic in margarine for 1 minute--do not let it brown.
• Add flour and incorporate completely.
• Add skim milk a little at a time and mix until flour has dissolved.
• Cook on medium heat stirring continuously for 8 minutes.
• Add cream cheese and mix until incorporated.
• Cook for 2 minutes.
• Add parmesan cheese and salmon.
• Cook fettuccine according to directions and drain.
• Combine sauce with fettuccine and serve immediately.