Lemon Dill Smoked Salmon
Prepared on the pellet smoker with fresh lemon and dill. An easy to prepare recipe that is so flavorful, tender, and flaky.
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Servings: 12
Equipment
- pellet smoker
- aluminum foil
- meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 3 pounds salmon
- 2 medium lemons 1 lemon juiced, 1 lemon sliced into thin circles
- ½-¾ tsp garlic powder
- ½-¾ tsp salt
- ½-¾ tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped plus extra for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat pellet smoker 185°F with alder, maple, or fruit wood pellets.
- Place salmon on a large piece of foil skin side down.Squeeze lemon juice over salmon. Sprinkle entire salmon with garlic, salt, and pepper then dill. Top with lemon circles.
- Once the grill is preheated, place salmon and foil on the grill with the skin side down.
- Smoke until internal temperature reaches 140°F. Salmon should no longer be translucent and will easily flake off. Smoke time depends on salmon size and thickness.Let rest 5 minutes then serve.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.