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Hot Smoked Salmon on a Pellet Grill

Charlie
Want to hot smoke some salmon on your pellet grill? Not only is super delicious, but salmon is also incredibly healthy!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 6 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, lunch, main, Main Course
Cuisine American, Barbecue, bbq, dinner, grill, lunch, seafood
Servings 4 serves
Calories 289 kcal

Equipment

  • pellet grill

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Salmon
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • Fresh Lemon to serve

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the grill to 225F. If you’re using a Pit Boss, turn it to the “Smoke Setting”. Load the pellet hopper with the wood chips of your choice.
  • While the grill is heating, remove the salmon fillets from the packaging and rinse off under cold running water.
  • Pat dry with a paper towel. When dry, run your fingers over the fillet, feeling for any bones that missed removal. Remove with tweezers and discard.
  • Season the piece of fresh salmon fillet with paprika. salt and pepper.
  • The smoker should be set at a relatively low temperature, around 225F for low indirect heat.
  • Place the pieces of fish in. Leave in the smoker for 45 minutes. Then check the temperatue
  • When the internal temperature reaches 145F-150F, it’s time to remove the salmon.
  • Serve with a fresh salad or vegetables.
Keyword BBQ Sauce, cedar plank salmon, pit boss salmon, Smoked