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Honey Smoked Salmon Recipe

Honey Smoked Salmon Recipe

Enjoy the sweet and smoky flavors of this delicious honey smoked salmon recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Seafood
Servings 4
Calories 208 kcal

Equipment

  • Paper towels
  • small bowl
  • Basting brush
  • Large bowl
  • airtight container
  • Plastic wrap
  • Wire rack
  • Cookie sheet
  • Cooling rack
  • Sheet pan
  • Grill
  • Traeger Smoker (optional)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 salmon fillet Atlantic or Sockeye
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • Wood chips Alder or Hickory
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • Fresh ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the salmon fillet and pat dry with paper towels.
  • In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp of olive oil and 1 tsp of kosher salt to make a dry brine.
  • Rub the dry brine all over the salmon fillet, making sure to cover the entire fillet.
  • Place the salmon fillet skin side down in an airtight container.
  • Cover the container with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-4 hours or up to overnight.
  • In a large bowl, mix 2 tbsp of honey, 2 tbsp of lemon juice, 2 tbsp of maple syrup, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp of dark brown sugar.
  • Preheat the grill to low heat (250-300°F).
  • Soak the wood chips in cold water for at least 30 minutes.
  • Place the salmon fillet on a wire rack on top of a cookie sheet or a sheet pan.
  • Brush the honey mixture on the surface of the salmon.
  • Place the wood chips on the grill grates and place the salmon fillet on the grill grates away from direct heat.
  • Cover the grill and smoke the salmon for 3-4 hours or until the internal temperature of the salmon reaches 145°F.
  • Baste the salmon with the honey mixture every 30 minutes.
  • Once the salmon is cooked, remove from the grill and place on a cooling rack.
  • Serve the salmon warm with a dipping sauce of your choice.

Notes

You can use Atlantic or Sockeye salmon for this recipe, but wild-caught salmon is the best option for maximum flavor and healthy fatty acids.
A dry brine is optional but it adds extra flavor to the salmon.
If you do not have a Traeger Smoker, a regular grill will work just fine, but the results may vary.
You can use other types of wood chips such as hickory or maple for a different flavor, but alder wood is the best option for a sweet and mild smoke flavor.
This recipe is customizable based on your personal preference, so feel free to add more or less honey, lemon juice, or maple syrup.
This recipe is an affiliate link to one of our delicious recipes, but feel free to use your favorite ways to smoke salmon.

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Nutrition

Calories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 604mgPotassium: 258mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
Keyword grilled salmon, honey glazed salmon, Masterbuilt Smoked Salmon Recipe, salmon recipe
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