Tips for Smoking Fish & Sea Food: Types of Fish to Smoke

Appears in
Smoking Meat: The Essential Guide to Real Barbecue

By Jeff Phillips

Published 2012

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Oily fish like salmon, trout, and catfish are the best candidates for smoking. Leaner fish tend to get dry and tough when smoked. You can still try smoking them, but be forewarned.
Whatever fish you choose, make sure it is as fresh as possible and comes from a reputable source.