Smoked Salmon Sliders With Garlic Aioli Recipe

Name: Smoked Salmon Sliders With Garlic Aioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Brine:; water as needed; 1/2 cup salt; 1 tablespoon dried tarragon; 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets; Aioli:; 1 cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste; salt, or to taste; 1/2 cup apple wood chips, or as needed; 12 slider-size burger buns

Servings: persons

Brine:
water as needed
1/2 cup salt
1 tablespoon dried tarragon
1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets
Aioli:
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste
salt, or to taste
1/2 cup apple wood chips, or as needed
12 slider-size burger buns

1
Pour enough water into a large baking dish to fill about halfway. Stir 1/2 cup salt into water until dissolved; add tarragon. Place salmon in the brine, adding more water if needed to completely cover salmon. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate until brine has soaked into the salmon, 2 to 12 hours.
2
Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, pepper, lemon zest, and 1 pinch salt together in a bowl until aioli is smooth; refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
3
Remove salmon from brine and place on a wire rack to dry, about 30 minutes. Discard brine.
4
Place apple wood chips in the smoker. Place salmon in the smoker and smoke according to the manufacturer's instructions on low heat until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
5
Assemble sliders by dividing the salmon among the 12 buns. Top each piece of salmon with a spoonful of aioli. Place top bun on aioli layer creating a sandwich.

785

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Brine:, water as needed, 1/2 cup salt, 1 tablespoon dried tarragon, and more.

Yes, Smoked Salmon Sliders With Garlic Aioli falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Smoked Salmon Sliders With Garlic Aioli

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