HOT SMOKED SALMON WITH AN AMAZING CHILE SALSA

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I'm really excited about this one. There are 2 processes when it comes to smoking food: "cold smoking," where things like raw fish, meats and cheeses are put into a smoky environment with no heat source, and "hot smoking," which has the added heat source. It gives great results. All you need is an old cookie tin with a lid, a wire rack that fits inside it or a bit of chicken wire and some uncoated sawdust (the type you get for putting in pets' cages). When you put the tin on your heat source, it will act like a kind of oven - don't get nervous if it seems a bit radical to you, because it's so easy. And imagine how impressed your mates will be when you tell them you've hot smoked the food yourself! PS - A word of warning: this will make your house a bit smoky, so either open the windows to get some fresh air through, put the fan on or have a go at doing it outside on your doll.

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Sprig fresh rosemary
Few sprigs fresh sage
2 (7-ounce) wild or organic salmon fillets, skin on
Sea salt
Olive oil
1 to 2 fresh red chiles, deseeded and finely chopped
2 to 3 medium-sized ripe tomatoes, deseeded and diced
1/2 cucumber, peeled and finely diced
1 lime, juiced
2 green onions, trimmed and finely sliced
Small handful fresh cilantro, leaves picked and chopped
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped
Extra-virgin olive oil
Few whole cilantro leaves
1 lime, halved

Steps:

  • Special equipment: wood shavings or chips
  • Get your cookie tin and place a handful or 2 of wood shavings into the tin, followed by your rosemary and sage sprigs. Place your wire rack in the tin, so it sits about halfway down, or bend some chicken wire to fit. Carefully pierce the lid of the tin 5 or 6 times with a screwdriver.
  • Most salmon fillets come around the same size and thickness, so their cooking times are similar. Sprinkle the salmon fillets with salt and rub with a drizzle of olive oil. Then lay them skin side down on top of the wire (this acts like a grill rack) and put the lid on the tin. Place it on the burner, over a medium heat, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. After a couple of minutes it will start to smoke a bit.
  • While the fish is cooking, mix all the salsa ingredients together - you can go as light or as heavy on the chiles as you like.
  • When the fish is ready, turn the heat off and leave it to sit for 3 minutes before opening the tin. This will allow any residual smoke and heat to penetrate the fish. Lift the salmon fillets out and place onto individual serving plates. Spoon over some chille salsa and sprinkle with your whole cilantro leaves. Drizzle over some extra-virgin olive oil and serve with the lime halves and the rest of the salsa in a little bowl. Lovely with some new potatoes and a green salad for lunch.
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Adnan Mughalssp
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. ?


Miracle Whitley
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I substituted the fresh cilantro with dried cilantro because that's what I had on hand; not sure anyone noticed.


Lucky Hellu
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I found this recipe easy to follow and the results were amazing. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the chile salsa was delicious. I will definitely be making this again!


Zohaib Khokhar
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???️ If you're looking for a fun and flavorful recipe, this is it! The smokiness of the salmon is perfectly complemented by the spicy salsa.


md Mohon
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This was my first experience cooking salmon. I have an electric smoker so I used that. The salsa is to die for! Will make it again!


Kitty Brooks
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I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves salmon.


Abdul Jabar
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I love salmon but haven’t had hot smoked salmon before; wasn’t sure if I’d like it but the chile salsa sounded so good I thought I’d give it a try. Boy, am I glad I did! So delicious!


Okolie Onyeka
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!


Shayan Shahid
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This was my first time making hot smoked salmon and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Tauhidul Islam
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I'm not usually a fan of salmon, but this recipe changed my mind. The smokiness of the salmon paired perfectly with the spicy salsa. ?


Kieran Apperley
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This recipe is a keeper! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the chile salsa was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.