The maple syrup glaze in this recipe will give the smoked salmon a nice crusty surface that will lock in the juices and give it a mild, sweet flavor.
What You'll Need
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4 small salmon fillets (about 5 ounces each)
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1 cup (120 mL)
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maple syrup
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2 teaspoons (10 mL) sea salt
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1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons (30 mL) butter
How to Make It
1. Clean and remove any skin from salmon fillets. Place in a shallow baking dish and pour maple syrup over top. Turn to coat evenly. Sprinkle each side with salt and black pepper. Cover and refrigerator for 24 hours.
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2. Prepare smoker. Place fillets in a smoker at about 200 degrees F/95 degrees C for about 1 1/2 hours.
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3. When you are ready to remove the salmon from the smoker heat the butter in a skillet.
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Place fillets gently in skillet for about 2 minutes per side. This creates a nice glaze over the surface of the salmon.
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