Smoked Salmon with Sweet Heat and Cool Mint
Smoked Salmon with Sweet Heat and Cool Mint layers caramelized brown sugar and brandy over rich, buttery fish, offset by a cool mint finish. Alder smoke brings a gentle woodsy aroma while red pepper flakes add a lingering kick, making it a standout centerpiece for summer dinners, brunch platters, or festive gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Smoked Salmon with Sweet Heat and Cool Mint, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 22 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 34
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, mint leaves, and brandy to form a paste.
- 2
Rub the paste over the salmon, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 4 hours to overnight.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 4
Place soaked alder chips in a small disposable aluminum pie pan or in a piece of aluminum foil at the back of the grill under the grate.
- 5
Let the wood chips start smoking, then reduce the heat to the lowest setting, set the salmon on the grate, and close the lid.
- 6
Cook and smoke the salmon until it turns a red-brown color and flakes easily, about 45 minutes.
- Calories 312.69 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 41.1 g Good Source 82%
- Carbohydrate 13.21 g 5%
- Total Fat 10.08 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 2.15 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 99.4 mg High 33%
- Sodium 213.76 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 0.38 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 12.0 g --
- Added Sugars 1.81 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 35.71 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.09 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 707.45 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 80.54 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 1.28 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Sulfites
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Smoked Salmon with Sweet Heat and Cool Mint is made with 7 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Brandy, Brown Sugar, Cooking Oil, and Fresh Mint. Each serving provides about 312.69 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smoked Salmon with Sweet Heat and Cool Mint made of?
- The main ingredients are Brandy, Brown Sugar, Cooking Oil, Fresh Mint, Red Pepper Flakes. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Smoked Salmon with Sweet Heat and Cool Mint?
- About 55 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 312.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smoked Salmon with Sweet Heat and Cool Mint easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Smoked Salmon with Sweet Heat and Cool Mint healthy?
- Smoked Salmon with Sweet Heat and Cool Mint has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 312.69 calories and 41.1 g of protein, or 82% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 213.76 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.15 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Sulfites and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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