Cedar Plank Smoked Trout with Maple Glaze

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Smoked trout infused with subtle cedar aroma and finished with a sweet maple glaze for a balanced, smoky flavor. This American-inspired meal-prep recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs whole trout, maple syrup, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat grill to medium heat (around 350°F). Remove a soaked cedar plank (soaked in water for 1 hour) from water and place on the grill to warm for 3 minutes.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme until combined.
  3. Step 3: Season 2 whole cleaned trout with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper inside and out. Stuff the cavity of each trout with 2 lemon slices.
  4. Step 4: Place the trout on the warm cedar plank skin-side down. Brush the fish generously with half of the maple glaze.
  5. Step 5: Close the grill lid and smoke the trout on the cedar plank for 20-25 minutes, brushing with the remaining glaze halfway through, until the fish flakes easily with a fork and has a smoky aroma.
  6. Step 6: Carefully remove the cedar plank from the grill and transfer the trout to a serving platter.

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