Steps to Make Salmon Feta Caper Aioli Earls

Smoked Salmon Sliders With Garlic Aioli

Gently rub the salmon fillets with 2 teaspoons of the oil, 1/3 teaspoon of salt and a good grind of pepper.

Recipe Summary Smoked Salmon Sliders With Garlic Aioli

I had these at a party this summer and decided to try making these after getting an electric smoker for Christmas.

Ingredients | Salmon Feta Caper Aioli Earls

water as needed

½ cup salt

1 tablespoon dried tarragon

1 ½ pounds salmon fillets

1 cup mayonnaise

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper

½ teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste

salt, or to taste

½ cup apple wood chips, or as needed

12 slider-size burger buns

Directions

Pour enough water into a large baking dish to fill about halfway. Stir 1/2 cup salt into water until dissolved; add tarragon. Place salmon in the brine, adding more water if needed to completely cover salmon. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate until brine has soaked into the salmon, 2 to 12 hours.

Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, pepper, lemon zest, and 1 pinch salt together in a bowl until aioli is smooth; refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.

Remove salmon from brine and place on a wire rack to dry, about 30 minutes. Discard brine.

Place apple wood chips in the smoker. Place salmon in the smoker and smoke according to the manufacturer's instructions on low heat until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Assemble sliders by dividing the salmon among the 12 buns. Top each piece of salmon with a spoonful of aioli. Place top bun on aioli layer creating a sandwich.

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the brine ingredients. The actual amount of the brine consumed will vary.

Info | Salmon Feta Caper Aioli Earls

prep: 15 mins cook: 1 hr 30 mins additional: 2 hrs 30 mins total: 4 hrs 15 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 sliders

TAG : Smoked Salmon Sliders With Garlic Aioli

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