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Easy Smoked Cod Recipe that will impress your friends and family

Easy Smoked Cod Recipe

Delicious, smoky, and healthy, this easy smoked cod recipe is the perfect dish for any occasion.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Seafood
Servings 6
Calories 124 kcal

Equipment

  • Pellet smoker or grill
  • Grill grates
  • Wire rack
  • Meat thermometer
  • Paper towel

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 lbs of cod fillets skin-on
  • Coarse sea salt
  • Brown sugar
  • Black pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Soy sauce
  • Rice wine vinegar
  • Lemon juice
  • Chili garlic sauce
  • Fresh ginger
  • Olive oil
  • Soaked wood chips hickory, mesquite, or applewood

Instructions
 

  • Rinse cod fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towel.
  • Generously coat fillets with a mixture of coarse sea salt, brown sugar, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
  • Mix together soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, lemon juice, chili garlic sauce, fresh ginger, and olive oil in a small bowl.
  • Preheat pellet smoker or grill to 225°F and add soaked wood chips.
  • Place cod fillets on wire rack and put on grill grates.
  • Smoke for 2-3 hours until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  • Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use black cod for a richer flavor.
  • Wrap the fillets in plastic wrap to help retain moisture and flavor.
  • Experiment with different wood chips for unique flavor combinations.

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Nutrition

Calories: 124kcalProtein: 27gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 82mgPotassium: 624mgVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Key Seasonings, Mild Flavor Fish, Simple Dry Brine, Smoked Cod
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