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Smoked halibut any thoughts?

6 years ago

Have any you done that? I’d be interested in feedback. We smoke salmon all the time but never halibut. My husband went fishing last summer and we ended up with a lot of halibut. He’s not that fond of it (go figure!) but he thinks it would be good smoked. For the salmon lately I’ve been using a dry rub that I found at our local fishing supply store. Its really good. I used to make my own but this is bette. We’re concerned as the halibut is not as fatty as the salmon.

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colleenoz

6 years ago

Why not try it just for the halibut?

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Fun2BHere
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
HERE is one recipe and method. I have no connection to the company and I've never tried the recipe.
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lindac92
6 years ago
I love halibut!! I would hate to adulterate that lovely fish by smoking it.....but who knows. I think ti would be fine....smoked lean pork chops are great.
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marymd7
6 years ago
IMO, smoking is best for an oily fish like salmon, bluefish, etc. Halibut is very much not fatty and really quite delicate. If you have extra, then give it a try, but it may dry out.
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LoneJack Zn 6a, KC
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
I agree with marymd7. Oily fish will smoke well but Halibut is a pretty lean and clean fish. Let us know how it turns out if you try it.

I used to get halibut from my brother every year but haven't gotten any for a few years. I was flipping channels last night and Wicked Tuna was on and they caught a decent size halibut. Not sure how they managed that since halibut are typically on the bottom of the ocean and tuna are typically closer to the surface.
party_music50
6 years ago
I've grilled halibut and it was excellent... don't think it would be as good if smoked.
Louiseab
Original Author
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Well, we went for it and it turned out great! I still prefer the salmon, but the the texture on the halibut is nice and the flavour is lovely.
Louiseab
Original Author
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
And likely more to the point, he wouldn’t eat iit otherwise. And we seem to have a lot.
Islay Corbel
6 years ago
I used to work in a fish factory and they smoke many fish. White fish can be so delicate and delicious smoked.

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