Maple-Glazed Smoked Salmon with Citrus and Dill

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

Delicate salmon fillets smoked gently over fruitwood and finished with a sweet maple glaze and fresh citrus-dill garnish for a bright, smoky flavor. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, fruitwood chips, pure maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 1 cup fruitwood chips
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 4 salmon fillets evenly with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then brush both sides with 1 tbsp olive oil.
2. Step 2: Preheat your smoker to 200°F and add 1 cup of fruitwood chips to create a gentle smoke.
3. Step 3: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the smoker rack and smoke gently for 1 hour until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, whisk together 1/4 cup pure maple syrup and 2 tbsp lemon juice.
5. Step 5: During the last 10 minutes of smoking, brush the maple-lemon glaze generously over the top of each fillet.
6. Step 6: Remove the salmon, sprinkle with 2 tbsp freshly chopped dill, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.