Description
Delicious cedar planked salmon grilled to perfection with a tangy and slightly sweet marinade, infused with smoky flavors from the cedar plank. This recipe is perfect for a healthy and flavorful outdoor meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 fillets salmon (6 ounces each)
Marinade
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish & Serving
- optional fresh dill or parsley (for garnish)
- optional lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Soak the Cedar Plank: Soak the cedar plank in water for at least 1 hour before grilling to prevent it from catching fire. Weigh it down with something heavy if necessary to keep it submerged.
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful marinade for the salmon.
- Marinate the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the salmon, making sure each fillet is thoroughly coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes while you prepare the grill.
- Preheat the Grill and Cedar Plank: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the soaked cedar plank on the grill and heat for about 5 minutes until it starts to crackle and release smoky aromas.
- Grill the Salmon: Carefully arrange the marinated salmon fillets skin-side down on the heated cedar plank. Close the grill lid and cook for 15-20 minutes, basting with any leftover marinade halfway through if desired, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Rest the Salmon: Using tongs, carefully remove the cedar plank from the grill. Allow the salmon to rest on the plank for a few minutes to lock in the juices.
- Serve: Serve the salmon hot, garnished with fresh dill or parsley and accompanied by lemon wedges for an extra zesty flavor.
Notes
- Soaking the cedar plank is essential to prevent it from burning on the grill.
- Ensure the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for safe consumption.
- Adjust grilling time based on the thickness of your salmon fillets.
- Use a meat thermometer for accuracy if possible.
- This recipe is great for outdoor grilling but can be adapted for oven use with a cedar plank.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (6 ounces)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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