Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsZingerman's RoadhouseHouse Smoked Coho Salmon Recipe

House Smoked Coho Salmon Recipe

Time5h
Serves4

Pit-smoked Alaskan Coho salmon from Shoreline Wild Salmon. Served on a griddled hoe cake with chives and créme fraîche.

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Ingredients

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House Smoked Coho Salmon

Method

Preparation and Assembly

  1. 1

    Smoke the Salmon

    In a bowl, mix the brown sugar, kosher salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture evenly over the Coho salmon fillet. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Prepare your smoker with hickory wood chips, and smoke the salmon at 180°F (82°C) for about 2 hours or until the salmon is flaky and fully cooked. Let it rest before slicing.

  2. 2

    Make the Hoe Cakes

    In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. In another bowl, whisk together milk and egg. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter. Pour 1/4 cup of the batter into the skillet for each hoe cake. Cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Dish

    To serve, place a griddled hoe cake on a plate. Top with slices of house-smoked Coho salmon. Garnish with chopped chives and a dollop of crème fraîche.

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