Honey Citrus Glazed Salmon (Bright, Sweet, and Perfectly Smoked)
Sweet citrus, smoky salmon, and a glaze that caramelizes into the perfect finish — this one checks every box for a flavor-packed, easy weeknight cook.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Salmon Filet
- 2 tbsp Seafood Rub (DIY rub: equal parts salt, pepper, garlic powder, brown sugar, and paprika)
Brine
- 2 cups Water
- 4 tbsp Kosher Salt
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
Honey Citrus Glaze
- 6 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Orange Juice
- 1/4 tsp Thyme
Instructions
- Heat brine ingredients in a saucepan just until salt and sugar dissolve. Let cool completely.2 cups Water, 4 tbsp Kosher Salt, 2 tbsp Brown Sugar, 2 tsp Black Pepper, 1 tsp Onion Powder, 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- Submerge salmon in brine for 2 hours in the fridge.1 lb Salmon Filet
- Remove salmon, rinse lightly, and pat dry.
- Place salmon on a foil-lined sheet pan and apply seafood rub.2 tbsp Seafood Rub
- Preheat smoker or grill to 225°F (indirect heat). Use fruit wood if possible.
- Smoke salmon until internal temperature reaches 140°F (about 45–60 minutes).
- Brush salmon with honey citrus glaze and serve immediately.6 tbsp Honey, 2 tbsp Orange Juice, 1/4 tsp Thyme