Maple-Dijon Glazed Smoked Salmon on the Green Egg

Ingredients

- 4 salmon filets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup maple syrup

Instructions

1. Prepare the Brine:
- In a small bowl, mix together kosher salt, brown sugar, and black pepper.

2. Brine the Salmon:
- Rinse the salmon filets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Coat each filet evenly with the brine mixture, cover them with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

3. Preheat the Green Egg:
- Set up the Green Egg for indirect cooking. Adjust it to maintain a steady temperature of 250°F (about 121°C).

4. Prepare the Glaze:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, melted butter, chopped dill, smoked paprika, salt, and maple syrup until smooth.

5. Rinse and Dry the Salmon:
- Once brined, rinse the salt and sugar off the salmon under cold water and pat them dry again.

6. Apply the Glaze:
- Brush a generous layer of the maple-Dijon glaze over each filet.

7. Smoke the Salmon:
- Place the salmon filets on the Green Egg’s cooking grid, skin side down.
- Close the lid and smoke for approximately 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (about 63°C) and the fish is flaky.

8. Final Glaze:
- Brush the salmon with any remaining glaze during the last 10 minutes of smoking.

9. Serve:
- Carefully remove the smoked salmon filets from the grill using a spatula. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with additional fresh dill if desired.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation: PT1H30M
1 hour and 30 minutes
- Cooking: PT1H
1 hour

Total Time

- PT2H30M
2 hours and 30 minutes

Type of Dish

- Snack

Keywords

1. Smoked Salmon
2. Green Egg Recipe
3. Maple Glazed
4. Seafood Snack
5. Gourmet Salmon
6. BBQ
7. Salmon Brine
8. Glazed Fish
9. Dill Salmon
10. Salmon Filets

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total: 2280 (570 calories per serving if divided equally among 4)

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