Maple-Smoked Salmon with Citrus and Dill

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-27 · Updated 2026-07-27

Delicately smoked salmon infused with sweet maple wood and brightened with fresh citrus and dill for a fresh, smoky flavor. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 270 minutes, pairs salmon fillet, kosher salt, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, 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

• 2 pounds, skin on salmon fillet
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh dill
• 1, thinly sliced lemon
• 1, thinly sliced orange
• 2 cups, soaked in water for 30 minutes maple wood chips

Instructions

1. Step 1: Mix 1 tablespoon kosher salt and 1 tablespoon brown sugar in a small bowl and rub evenly over 2 pounds salmon fillet, skin side down.
2. Step 2: Lay 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, 1 lemon thinly sliced, and 1 orange thinly sliced on top of the salmon.
3. Step 3: Refrigerate the salmon uncovered for 2 hours to cure and absorb flavors.
4. Step 4: Preheat smoker to 180°F and add 2 cups soaked maple wood chips for a sweet smoke.
5. Step 5: Place the salmon on the smoker rack skin side down and smoke gently for 1.5 to 2 hours until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
6. Step 6: Remove the salmon from the smoker and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving with extra fresh dill.