5 Simple Steps to Smoking Fish without using a Smoker
Smoked fish in salad or paté is quite simply delicious and really easy to do at home without having to go out and buy a smoker. Here’s a quick method to create your own smoked fish at home.
YOU WILL NEED:
- A wide pot or pan with a lid that seals tightly
- Tin foil
- Wood chips or shavings
- A wire rack to fit the base of the pot or pan
STEP 1:
Line your pan with tinfoil (shiny side up).
STEP 2:
Place your wood chips in the centre of the tinfoil.
STEP 3:
Place your wire rack on top of the wood shavings.
STEP 4:
Place your chosen fish fillets seasoned with salt and pepper on the wire rack (in the image I have used Angel Fish fillets). Make sure the wood chips are not touching the fish.
STEP 5:
Place the pan on a high heat. It will take approximately 5 minutes for the wood chips to start smoking. Once smoking allow the fish to smoke for a further 10 – 15 minutes (you may wish to turn the heat down to medium here). The fish is done when it has turned a lovely golden colour. You may need to smoke for a bit longer if the fillets are thick.
Remove from the pan and enjoy as is, in a salad or turn into a lovely paté!
Patricia Ndalama
10th June 2021
Very encouraging. I want to start a fish smoking business.