Hot-Smoked Salmon with Tarragon Crème Fraîche Recipe | Epicurious

Ingredients

• 1 (4-pound) skin-on center-cut salmon fillet, pin bones removed
• Nonstick vegetable oil spray
• Kosher salt
• 1/2 medium shallot, finely chopped
• 2 cups crème fraîche
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons coriander seeds
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon dill seeds
• 1 teaspoon celery seeds
• Bagels, capers, sliced avocados, sliced cucumbers, watercress, and sliced scallions (for serving)
• In addition to a 17" cast-iron skillet, you'll need a 14" circular wire rack ($28; amazon.com), mesquite or hickory wood chips, and three 6" bamboo skewers.