Maple-Glazed Smoked Salmon with Lemon and Dill

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Delicate salmon fillets smoked gently and finished with a sweet maple glaze, brightened with fresh lemon and dill. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, maple syrup, lemon juice 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 70 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and season evenly with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Preheat your smoker to 180°F and add 1.5 cups soaked apple wood chips to create a mild smoke. Place salmon skin-side down on the smoker rack.
  3. Step 3: Smoke the salmon for 1 hour until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 140°F.
  4. Step 4: While salmon smokes, combine 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill in a small bowl.
  5. Step 5: During the last 10 minutes of smoking, brush the maple glaze generously over the salmon fillets and continue smoking to set the glaze.
  6. Step 6: Remove salmon from the smoker and serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh dill and lemon wedges if desired.

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