Cod is perfect for smoking because it’s firm enough to hold up to the heat but still flakes apart when you dig in. I’ve spent years behind my Traeger smoking everything from ribs to seafood, and cod is one of those underrated options that always turns out good when you keep things simple. A little smoke, the right seasoning, and you’re looking at a solid dinner without doing the most.
Smoking fish is so quick to do! Most fish is ready in around an hour. It's one of my favorite things about seafood. White fish is typically low in fat, making it great for quick meals.
Smoked Cod Ingredients
- Cod/White Fish: You can use any white fish such as cod, tilapia, catfish, etc for this recipe with no adjustment to cook time.
- Olive Oil
- BBQ or Fish Rub
- Lemon Pepper Seasoning
How to Make Smoked Cod
Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Rub both sides of the fish with olive oil and sprinkle the spices onto both sides of the fish.
- Place the fish on the smoker.
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Smoked Cod
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound cod fish
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon BBQ Rub
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- foil Optional, see notes.
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to 225 degrees.
- Rub both sides of the fish with olive oil and sprinkle the spices onto both sides of the fish. Rub the spices in to ensure the flavor penetrates. (I like to use foil for the fish, see notes).
- Place the fish on the smoker.
- Smoke the fish until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees. This usually takes 60-90 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
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Frequently Asked Questions and Recipe Pro Tips
No. I like to use foil because it's easy to clean up and because white fish is very delicate. Using foil makes it simple to place on the grill grates and it's easy to remove the fish once it has finished cooking.
If you aren't using foil, I recommend greasing your grill grates with oil to prevent sticking.
Recipes and dishes with fish usually work best with mesquite, oak, or the Traeger signature blend.
You will want to smoke the fish at 225 degrees.
It will typically take 60-90 minutes to smoke the fish. Cook the fish until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees. Some like to cook their seafood to around 135 degrees. Do what you prefer.
I like to use a combination of my Homemade BBQ Seasoning and Lemon Pepper Seasoning.
You can use whatever you like:
Your favorite fish rub
Your favorite BBQ rub
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Smoked Paprika
Dill
Oregano
I don’t recommend the microwave for cooked fish. You risk tough texture when using the microwave. I recommend the air fryer or oven at 350 degrees until warm.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge tightly covered and sealed for 3-4 days.
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Traeger Smoked Whole Chicken
Traeger Smoked Brisket
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Kiya says
This turned out perfect! Super flaky and used it for tacos.
staysnatched says
Perfect for tacos! Yum.