Smoked Maple-Glazed Salmon Fillets

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Fresh salmon fillets smoked gently over apple wood and finished with a sweet and sticky maple glaze for a delicate smoky flavor. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, maple syrup, Dijon mustard 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: 10 min Cook: 60 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp lemon juice until smooth to create the glaze.
  2. Step 2: Season 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) evenly on both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place them skin side down on a foil-lined tray.
  3. Step 3: Preheat your smoker to 225°F and add 1 cup apple wood chips. Place the salmon fillets on the smoker rack and smoke for 45 minutes.
  4. Step 4: After 45 minutes, brush the maple glaze evenly over the salmon fillets. Continue smoking for another 15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the glaze is glossy.
  5. Step 5: Carefully remove the salmon from the smoker and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with extra glaze drizzled on top.

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