Step-by-step instructions for smoking tilapia
Smoked tilapia is a delicious and healthy dish that you can prepare at home with a few simple steps. Here's a step-by-step guide to smoked tilapia
Equipment
- 1 A smoker or charcoal grill
- 1 Wood chips for smoking
- 1 Tongs
- 1 Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 2-3 whole tilapia fish
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
Instructions
- Clean and scale the tilapia: Rinse the tilapia under cold water and remove any scales or remaining entrails. Pat the fish dry with paper towels
- Season the tilapia: Rub olive oil all over the fish and season with salt and pepper. Make sure to season the inside cavity of the fish as well
- Prepare the smoker: Preheat your smoker to 225°F. Fill the smoker's water pan with water to keep the tilapia moist during the smoking process
- Add wood chips: Soak the wood chips in water for 30 minutes before adding them to the smoker. Once soaked, add the wood chips in the smoker's wood chip box or on top of the smoking tray
- Place the tilapia in the smoker: Once the smoker is preheated and the wood chips have started smoking, place the tilapia in the smoker. Close the lid and smoke the tilapia for 2-3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F
- Rest the tilapia: Once the tilapia is done smoking, remove it from the smoker and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving
Notes
Enjoy your delicious and healthy tilapia with your favorite side dishes. You can also experiment with different seasonings and marinades to add more flavoring to your tilapia