Smoked Swordfish Citrus

Name: Geräucherter Schwertfisch Zitrus
Total time: 3 h
Ingredients: 60 ml Zitronensaft; 40 ml Orangensaft; 30 ml Olivenöl; 20 g Meersalz; 10 g Zitronenabrieb; 8 g frischer Thymian; 4 g weißer Pfeffer

MarinadeFishHot SmokingEasy3-5 hrs62-65 °C110-130 °CCedar + Lemon

Swordfish steaks are marinated in a fresh citrus marinade and then hot smoked over cedar wood. The citrus notes harmonize perfectly with the mild, meaty character of the swordfish. The result is an aromatic, juicy fish with a subtle smoky flavor.

Ingredients(for 1 kg)

Lemon juice60 ml

Orange juice40 ml

Olive oil30 ml

Sea salt20 g

Lemon zest10 g

Fresh thyme8 g

White pepper4 g

Instructions

Preparing the marinade

10 minutes

Whisk together lemon juice, orange juice, olive oil, salt, lemon zest, thyme and white pepper in a bowl. Place the swordfish steaks in the marinade and cover completely.

Marinating

2-4 hours

Marinate the fish covered in the refrigerator. Remove from the marinade, drain and gently pat dry with paper towels.

Smoking

1-1.5 hours

Preheat the smoker to 110-130 °C. Smoke the swordfish steaks on soaked cedar planks or the grill grate until an internal temperature of 62-65 °C is reached. The steaks should feel firm and be slightly browned.

Pro Tip

Soak cedar wood planks in water for 1-2 hours before smoking and smoke the fish directly on them. This gives a particularly aromatic result and prevents sticking.

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