Published 12/8/2022 • Updated 11/5/2024 This perfectly tender and flakey smoked salmon is made with a simple dry rub and a yummy maple glaze making it perfect for crackers, bagels, or a salad! Is there anything better than a smoked salmon appetizer that’s perfectly flakey, smokey, and so flavorful? Today we’re teaching you how to smoke salmon in just about 2 hours. Our easy recipe is made with a smoked salmon rub and a yummy maple glaze spritz that infuses your salmon filet with so much flavor. We’re giving directions for a Traeger smoked salmon, but you can use any kind of smoker that you have!
What You Need to Make Smoked Salmon
Salmon filet: when in doubt, buy good salmon. We love Surrender Salmon because it’s wild-caught, Alaskan salmon that is flash-frozen the day it’s caught! Smoked salmon seasoning: while you can absolutely smoke salmon without any spices, we’re using a simple homemade smoked salmon dry rub that adds flavor and salt. Maple spritz: yes, we’re going above and beyond with a glorious maple spritz made with maple syrup, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. This adds a glisten and really balances out the flavors of the dry rub.
What You Need for the Smoked Salmon Rub
salt garlic paprika chili powder mustard powder brown sugar
How to Smoke Salmon
How to Store LEftovers
Store leftover smoked salmon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days. Surrender Salmon is a family-run company based here in Minneapolis and they are good friends of ours! Support a local business if you can. Smoked Salmon
With crackers On a bagel Smoked salmon dip Smoked Salmon egg cups
Can You Freeze Smoked Salmon?
To thaw: let your frozen salmon in the fridge for 24 hours or on the countertop for about 3-5.
Smoker Recipes
Smoked Chicken Legs Smoked Baked Potatoes Maple Mustard Smoked Salmon Smoked Chicken Thighs Smoked Whole Chicken
