Alder-Smoked Steelhead Trout (Salmon)
Alder-Smoked Steelhead Trout (Salmon) features moist, flaky fillets kissed with gentle alder smoke, balanced by aromatic garlic and crushed rosemary. A light cure and brief brine deepen the savoriness without overpowering the fish’s clean flavor. Serve for a relaxed weekend dinner or a special gathering where subtle smoke and herb notes can shine.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Alder-Smoked Steelhead Trout (Salmon), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 37
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 16
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse the fish fillets and set them in a shallow glass baking dish. Drizzle olive oil over the fish and season with garlic and rosemary. Rub the seasonings into the fish. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- 2
Dissolve the curing salt in the water and pour it into the dish with the fish. Marinate for 15 minutes per half inch of thickness.
- 3
Meanwhile, set up your smoker for a four-hour slow burn using charcoal. Bring the temperature to 150 degrees F (65 degrees C) before starting.
- 4
Remove the fish from the brine and discard the remaining liquid. Set each piece of fish on a small piece of aluminum foil just large enough to hold the fillet, and season with pepper to taste. Place the fillets on the smoker rack. Sprinkle a handful of the soaked wood chips over the coals or place them in a heat box. Cover and smoke the fish for 2 hours, adding more wood chips as needed.
- 5
Increase the smoker heat (add more charcoal) to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C) and continue smoking until the internal temperature of the fillets reaches 165 degrees F (72 degrees C). Remove from the smoker and let rest for 20 minutes before serving.
- Calories 67.75 kcal Low Source 3%
- Protein 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 8.07 g 3%
- Total Fat 4.42 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.7 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 11.71 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 3.9 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 6.7 g --
- Added Sugars 6.63 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 16.72 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.38 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 14.93 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 1.96 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.74 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.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Fish 🐟
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Alder Smoked Steelhead Trout (Salmon) is made with 4 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 5 hrs 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Dried Rosemary, Olive Oil, and Water. Each serving provides about 67.75 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Alder-Smoked Steelhead Trout (Salmon) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Dried Rosemary, Olive Oil, Water. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Alder-Smoked Steelhead Trout (Salmon)?
- About 5 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 67.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Alder-Smoked Steelhead Trout (Salmon) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 4 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Alder-Smoked Steelhead Trout (Salmon) healthy?
- Alder-Smoked Steelhead Trout (Salmon) has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 67.75 calories and 0.08 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 6.63 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Fish, Wheat and Gluten, 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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