Hint: For fish, don't over power it with the strong smoke of hickory or mesquite try a fruitwood.   Cookshack Smoked Salmon Steaks Ingredients Method Salmon steaks, 11/2" thick Place steaks in oven. Set oven temperature to 225ºF, and load 4 - 8 oz. hickory wood in the smoker's wood box.When oven begins to smoke heavily, place an upside down drinking glass over the top vent hole, and continue to smoke for five more minutes.Remove steaks. Finish on grill to desired doneness.To hold, cool down at room temperature and refrigerate. Finish on grill at serving time. Recommended wood: For fish, try apple or cherry.