Best Hot Smoked Salmon And Chipotle Crema Recipes

SALMON WITH CHIPOTLE CREAM SAUCE RECIPE

Salmon with Chipotle Cream Sauce Recipe image

Provided by t1bishop

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 to 6 cedar, apple, alder or pecan wood
chunks or 4 cups wood chips
1 4- to 6-lb. whole salmon, scales removed
10 sprigs fresh rosemary
20 sprigs fresh thyme
2 lemons, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. coarse sea salt
1 tsp. cracked black pepper
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
1 recipe Chipotle Cream Sauce
Chipotle Cream Sauce: In a small bowl combine one 8-ounce carton dairy sour cream, 2 tablespoons milk and 1 tablespoon finely snipped fresh
chives. Add 12 of a canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, drained and finely chopped, and 16 teaspoons adobo sauce. Makes about 1 cup.

Steps:

ONE At least 1 hour before grilling, soak wood chunks or chips in enough water to cover. Drain before using. TWO Use a fish basket or a large piece of heavy foil folded to a double thickness that's slightly larger than the salmon. Top basket or foil with half of the rosemary and thyme sprigs and one third of the lemon slices; lay salmon on top. Season salmon cavity with salt and pepper. Add another one third of the lemon slices, remaining rosemary and thyme and remaining lemon slices. Brush fish with melted butter. THREE Prepare grill and wood chunks or chips for indirect grilling. Test for medium-low heat above the drip pan. Place the fish in basket or on foil on the grill rack over the drip pan. Cover and grill for 40 to 50 minutes or until fish fiakes easily when tested with a fork. FOUR Remove fish from grill and cover with foil. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with Chipotle Cream Sauce. If desired, garnish with lemon wedges and additional fresh herbs. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

SMOKED SALMON QUESADILLAS WITH CREAMY CHIPOTLE SAUCE

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These extra-special quesadillas take just minutes to make, but you'll want to savor them for as long as possible. Sprinkle the cheesy wedges with chopped fresh cilantro. -Daniel Shemtob, Irvine, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 3 servings (2/3 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
2 tablespoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
QUESADILLAS:
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
2 ounces fresh goat cheese
3 flour tortillas (8 inches)
3 ounces smoked salmon or lox, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
1/4 cup finely chopped roasted sweet red pepper
Coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, mix cream cheese and goat cheese until blended; spread over tortillas. Top half side of each with the salmon, shallots and red pepper; fold over. , Place quesadillas on a greased griddle. Cook over medium heat until lightly browned and cheeses are melted, 1-2 minutes on each side. Serve with sauce; top with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 28g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 1118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 15g protein.

HOT SMOKED SALMON

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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup dark brown sugar, lightly packed
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black peppercorns
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
2 pounds King salmon fillets, skin on (whole or cut in serving pieces)
1 large, flat disposable foil pan
Fresh Dill Sauce, recipe follows, for serving
1/2 cup good mayonnaise, such as Hellmann's
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup plain yogurt, such as Stonyfield
2 tablespoons cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (4 scallions)
1/2 cup minced fresh dill
1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup seeded, grated hothouse cucumber

Steps:

The night before serving, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons salt, the peppercorns, and lemon zest in a small bowl. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on a large flat ceramic or glass dish. Spread the mixture evenly on top of the salmon. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
At least 1 1/2 hours before you plan to cook the salmon, soak the wood chips in water.
Thirty minutes before you¿re ready to cook, heat the charcoal. Place a double layer of coals on one side of the grill, light them, and allow them to burn until the coals are gray on the outside. (I use a charcoal chimney to light the coals.) Sprinkle half the soaked wood chips on the hot coals (you will see lots of smoke). On the other side of the grill, place the foil pan and pour in 1 cup water. Place the cooking grate over the coals and the pan.
Scrape most of the sugar mixture off the salmon and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt. Place the salmon skin-side down on the side of the grill directly over the foil pan. Put the lid on the grill, making sure the top and bottom vents are open. Smoke the salmon for 10 minutes. Add the remaining wood chips directly on the coals and cook for 5 to 10 more minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon, until it's firm to the touch and barely cooked. Don't overcook the salmon or it will be dry!
Transfer the salmon to a clean platter and immediately cover tightly with aluminum foil. Allow to rest for 10 minutes. Remove and discard the skin, if desired, and serve hot, at room temperature, or cold with the Fresh Dill Sauce.
Place the mayonnaise, sour cream, yogurt, cream cheese, scallions, dill, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Puree for a few seconds, until well mixed. Add the cucumber and puree for another few seconds, until combined. Pour into a container and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to develop.