Description
Smoked Maple Orange Salmon is tender, flaky, and packed with sweet citrus flavor. Finished with a maple-spice glaze, this easy smoked salmon recipe stays moist and is perfect for grilling, entertaining, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup maple syrup
- Zest of 2 mandarin oranges
- 1 Tbsp Garlic herb all-purpose seasoning (Sazon)
- 1 Tbsp seafood seasoning
- 2 tsp Texas chili powder
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 side of salmon
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker: Set your smoker to 200–225°F.
- Make the glaze: In a bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, mandarin zest, garlic herb seasoning, seafood seasoning, chili powder, red pepper flakes, and parsley.
- Prep the salmon: Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and score the surface in a crosshatch pattern.
- Glaze: Brush a generous layer of the glaze over the top and sides of the salmon.
- Smoke: Place the salmon on a butcher paper-lined tray and smoke for 45–75 minutes.
- How to know it’s done: Use a thermometer to ensure the thickest part reaches 135–140°F for a fully cooked, juicy result.
- Rest + serve: Allow the salmon to rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure the salmon is at room temperature before putting it into the smoker for even cooking. Using a mild wood like apple or cherry is recommended.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT50M
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: Barbecue
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet portion
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 52 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: smoked salmon, maple glaze, barbecue, seafood, maple orange, hot-smoked salmon