Ultimate Cheater Oven-Smoked Salmon Recipe

Name: Ultimate Cheater Oven-Smoked Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; Four 6-ounce salmon fillets, rinsed and patted dry; 1 tablespoon bottled smoke; 4 teaspoons Basic Cheater Dry Rub (page 45); 1 lemon, zested and cut into wedges; 1/2 pound chilled Ultimate Cheater Oven-Smoked Salmon (about 2 cups), flaked; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; Fresh lemon juice to taste; 1 hard-cooked egg, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Four 6-ounce salmon fillets, rinsed and patted dry
1 tablespoon bottled smoke
4 teaspoons Basic Cheater Dry Rub (page 45)
1 lemon, zested and cut into wedges
1/2 pound chilled Ultimate Cheater Oven-Smoked Salmon (about 2 cups), flaked
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Fresh lemon juice to taste
1 hard-cooked egg, chopped (optional)

1
HEAT the oven to 500F.
2
Pour the oil onto a roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet.
3
Place the pan in the oven and wait for the oil to begin smoking.
4
While the pan heats up, Brush the salmon with the bottled smoke.
5
Sprinkle each piece liberally with the dry rub and the lemon zest.
6
Carefully Place the fillets in the hot pan.
7
If they have skin, place them skin side up.
8
Cook for 3 minutes.
9
Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
10
Cooking time depends on the thickness of the fillets.
11
The internal temperature of the fish should be about 125F and the inside should look slightly translucent.
12
The fish will continue to cook once out of the oven.
13
SERVE warm with lemon wedges or chill it for serving the next day.
14
COMBINE all the ingredients in a bowl.
15
Serve chilled.

374

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, Four 6-ounce salmon fillets, rinsed and patted dry, 1 tablespoon bottled smoke, 4 teaspoons Basic Cheater Dry Rub (page 45), and more.

Yes, Ultimate Cheater Oven-Smoked Salmon 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.

Ultimate Cheater Oven-Smoked Salmon

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