Smoked Salmon Recipe with Step by Step Pictures
Learn how to prepare Smoked Salmon using salmon, salt, black pepper, sugar, and lemon. Below is a simple Smoked Salmon Recipe with pictures.

Cooking Preparation (Mise-en-place)
Assemble all the Smoked Salmon Recipe ingredients on the preparation table.
- Place the necessary cooking equipment nearby.
How to prepare Smoked Salmon
Follow these simple steps.
Ingredients
- 1- salmon (1.5kg)
- 100g- salt
- 100g- sugar
- 1tbsp- black pepper
- 1tbsp- lemon zest
Nutritional Information
- Protein: 6.4g
- Sat fat: 0.3g
- Energy: 149kJ
- Sugar: 0.0g
- Fibre: 0.0g
- Cals: 36kcal
- Fat: 1.1g
- Carb: 0.0g
Directions
1. Prepare the seasoning.
Mix the salt, sugar, lemon zest, and black pepper.
2. Season the salmon.
Rub the mixture evenly on the salmon. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Rinse and dry.
Rinse lightly under cold water, then pat dry with a paper towel.
4. Prepare the smoker.
Heat the smoker to 80 degrees Celsius and add wood chips.
5. Smoke the salmon.
Place the salmon in the smoker and cook till tender.
6. Rest and serve.
Allow to rest slightly, then slice and serve.
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