Tips to Enjoy the Delights of Smoking Fish

Fresh fish is always a treat, and smoking fish is a method of preparation that produces amazing results. Smoked fish is a mouthwatering treat that draws in even those who are most uncertain about eating seafood. For unbeatably tasty results from smoking fish in a smoker, buy fresh fish at City Fish Market. We specialize in seafood freshness!

Smoking Fish in an Electric Smoker

The most practical choice when buying a smoker is to choose an electric smoker. They are easy to use, though keep in mind that electric smokers are designed for outdoor use only. Place wood chips or dust on the dedicated tray or grate. Cherry, alder, oak, and applewood are the most popular wood dust flavors to provide different savors when smoking fish.

Of most importance when smoking fish is to use enough wood dust to produce a sufficient aroma. Before you begin, check to ensure that the dust or chips are moist. If these elements are overly dry, there is a danger that the lid of the smoker will pop open during the smoking process.

Set a low smoking temperature, with approximately 200º F at the maximum. This strategy ensures that enough smoke is produced to prevent the fish from getting too dry. The size of the fish determines smoking time. Generally, small fish are ready in 20 to 30 minutes. Larger fish require 50 to 60 minutes to cook in a smoker.

Best Fish for Smoking

Smoked salmon is a popular delicacy in Finland, but many kinds of fish are particularly suitable for smoking. When smoking fish, you can choose fatty fish such as rainbow trout and European whitefish. To go less fatty, try smoked zander or perch, which make for delicious smoked fish. Add the following to the top of your list of fish to smoke: tuna, sea bass, black cod, and sailfish. The scrumptious results will be moist, tender smoked fish. Buy thick fillets or steaks with the skin whenever possible. Smoke the fish with the skin on, as it helps to retain moistness.

Smoked fish fillets are tasty toppings for crusty buttered toast. To make a tempting spread, stir smoked fish, chives, and bits of sun-dried tomato into softened cream cheese.

Diced ripe tomatoes with a drizzle of olive oil and a generous amount of black pepper are ideal toppings for smoked fish.

Here is a recipe for smoked salmon, How to Smoke Salmon. As with all recipes, choose the freshest fish to get best results.

Get Ingredients for Smoking Fish at City Fish Market

Visit City Fish Market to buy fillets of tuna, sea bass, black cod, or sailfish at our retail counter when you are planning on smoking fish. It’s the best way to delight in the sumptuous flavors derived from smoking fish. We offer a wide range of options when you are smoking fish or preparing it by baking, grilling, poaching, steaming, frying, barbecuing, or braising fish. We’ve got fresh boned trout, fresh tuna steak, fresh Faroe Island salmon, fresh cod fillet, and much more!

Visit us today at 884 Silas Deane Hwy in Wethersfield, CT, call us at 860-522-3129, or fill out our online form.