Smoked halibut is an easy way to cook fish on a Traeger or electric smoker. Flaky protein packed dinner that is healthy and simple to make.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr30 minutesmins
Course: Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fish, halibut, smoked, smoker, traeger
Servings: 4
Author: Justine
Equipment
1 smoker
Ingredients
4filletshalibut
1/4colive oil
2tspsalt
1tsppepper
1tspgarlic powder
2tbsplemon juice
2tbspparsley
Instructions
Pat dry with paper towels first to remove the moisture from the outside. Brush halibut with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and parsley, on top and bottom. Pour lemon juice over the top. Place in refrigerator, on a plate, covered for 1 hour.
Fill smoker with hardwood BBQ pellets. Prepare smoker by placing 2-3 long sheets of aluminum foil along the bottom of the smoker element, underneath the rack, for easier cleanup if desired. Brush grill rack clean.
Set smoker to smoke. Once it starts smoking, set temperature to 200°. Place halibut steaks on grill grate. Smoke for 1.5-2 hours (depending on thickness) or until fish is at 140° F inside.