Description
Experience the rich, smoky flavor of Traeger Smoked Salmon, a delightful dish that brings together the nostalgia of family gatherings and the joy of cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fresh salmon fillet
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sea salt
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (dill, parsley, thyme, or tarragon)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Brine the salmon by mixing 1 cup of water with brown sugar, sea salt, herbs, and lemon zest. Soak the salmon for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the Traeger grill to 180°F.
- After brining, rinse the salmon and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Season the salmon with black pepper and additional herbs.
- Place the salmon skin-side down on the grill grates and smoke for 1 to 1.5 hours until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Let the salmon rest for 10 minutes, then add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Slice the salmon into portions and serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
Allow the salmon to brine longer for a deeper flavor. Use a probe thermometer for perfect cooking.
- Prep Time: 240 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: smoked salmon, Traeger, grilling, family recipe, easy dish