Dinner
Grilled Smoked Salmon
Recipe by Ninja Test Kitchen
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Make this delicious grilled smoked salmon for dinner tonight! In 20 minutes, you can have a smoky and perfectly grilled protein ready and on the table. Pair this with a side salad and roasted potatoes.
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- 4-6 salmon fillets (4-6 ounces each), deboned, skin removed
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- kosher salt, as desired
- ground black pepper, as desired
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Step 1
Lightly rub the salmon with oil and season with the salt and pepper.
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Step 2
To install the grill grate, position it flat on top of the heating element and gently press down until it sits into place. Add the salmon to the grill, then close the hood.
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Step 3
While holding the smoke box lid open, use the pellet scoop to pour pellets into the smoke box until filled to the top. Then close the smoke box lid.
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Step 4
Turn dial to SMOKER, set temperature to HI, and set time to 15 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin cooking (preheating is not needed). Depending on the size of the salmon and desired doneness, more or less time may be needed during the cooking cycle. Use the arrows to the right to add or reduce time as necessary.
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Step 5
When FLIP is displayed, open the hood, and flip the salmon fillets, then close the hood to continue cooking.
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Step 6
When cooking is complete, remove salmon from grill and serve.
