Description
Cedar Plank Salmon is a flavorful dish where salmon fillets are grilled on a soaked cedar plank, infusing the fish with a subtle smoky aroma and keeping it moist and tender.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 untreated cedar plank
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Soak the cedar plank in water for at least 1-2 hours, or up to overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Pat salmon fillets dry and brush them with the prepared mixture.
- Place the soaked cedar plank on the grill and heat for about 5 minutes until it starts to smoke.
- Carefully place the salmon fillets on the plank, skin side down.
- Close the grill lid and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the grill and serve with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
- Always use untreated, food-safe cedar planks.
- Soak the plank well to prevent it from burning.
- Monitor the grill closely to avoid flare-ups.
- You can add extra herbs like thyme or rosemary for additional flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg