Seafood

Braided Smoked Salmon

Prep

00 min

cook

00 min

total

00 min

Smoking salmon is a time-honored tradition, but braiding it adds a unique touch that makes it even more fun to prepare and serve. By slicing a salmon fillet into strips and weaving them together, the fish holds its shape while smoking, creating a presentation that stands out.Our Spanglish Asadero Mexican BBQ seasoning brings smoky chipotle, spices, and a touch of lime to the salmon, complementing its rich texture. The seasoning works into every fold, ensuring that each bite is balanced with deep, layered flavor. The smoke enhances the spice, while the braid helps the fish cook evenly, keeping it tender.This dish is more than just a way to serve salmon—it’s an interactive, creative take on a classic. Whether plated whole or sliced into portions, it’s a guaranteed conversation starter. Pair it with simple sides, tuck it into tacos, or enjoy it straight off the smoker. However it’s served, it’s all about the flavor and the fun of making it.

Ingredients

  • 1 large side salmon fillet (1.5 - 2 lb.)
  • 3 tbsp. Spanglish Asadero Mexican BBQ Seasoning
  • 1 cedar plank, soaked in water for at least 1 hour (optional)
  • 2 lemons, sliced
  • 1/4 cup chimichurri
  • 1 - 2 toothpicks
Mexican BBQ
Directions
  1. Preheat your smoker to 350° degrees.
  2. To prepare salmon fillet for braiding, slice the fillet lengthwise into three equal strips, ensuring they are still connected at the top. You are creating three strands that you can then braid together. You are basically cutting the fillet into thirds along its length, leaving the top section intact to hold the strips together for braiding.
  3. Season salmon fillet generously with Spanglish Asadero Mexican BBQ Seasoning.
  4. Braid the salmon strips and secure the end with a toothpick.
  5. Place braided salmon skin-side down onto cedar plank, and place lemon slices throughout the different folds of the braids. NOTE: If not using a cedar plank, you can place it on a wire rack instead.
  6. Place into the smoker and cook for 30 minutes, or until the thickest part of the braid reaches an internal temperature of 140-145 degrees and flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Serve topped with chimichurri and a couple extra lemon wedges.