This delicious cedar plank salmon recipe comes together in minutes on the grill for a quick smoky-flavored dish.
Servings: 2
Prep Time: 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 15 minutesminutes
Total Time: 1 hourhour
Ingredients
2 8-ouncesalmon fillets
2tablespoonsolive oil
1cedar plank
2tablespoonsmelted unsalted butter
1tablespoonfreshly squeezed lemon juice
coarse salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
Submerge the cedar planks into a casserole dish filled halfway with water and let it sit for about 30 minutes. This will ensure the plank does not catch fire when grilling. I like to place a few forks over the top of the planks to ensure they are submerged.
Pre-heat your grill to medium-high heat, anywhere between 400° and 450°.
Pat dry the salmon fillets on both sides with a paper towel.
Next, rub it down with oil on all sides and then generously season it with coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
Place the seasoned salmon fillets onto the cedar plank making sure no parts of it are hanging off.
Add the plank directly to the grill, close the grill door, and cook for 15 to 18 minutes or until the salmon is browned on top and cooked throughout.
Serve with melted butter and lemon juice.
Notes
Make-Ahead: The salmon is meant to be eaten as soon as it is done cooking.How to Store: The best way to store this salmon is in a plastic container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It can also be stored in a plastic container in the freezer for up to 2 months.How to Reheat: Place the salmon on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper or in a pan and cook in the oven at 350° for 6 to 8 minutes or until warm.For Cooking in the Oven: Follow Steps 1 through 5, then preheat your oven to 450°. Place the water-soaked cedar planks onto a sheet tray and place the salmon on top of the cedar planks before putting everything into the oven. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until browned and cooked throughout.Make sure your cedar planks are large enough that a large piece of fish can cook on them.Feel free to use a cedar, cherry, maple, hickory, oak, or alder plank when cooking this salmon.Do not reuse the cedar plank after you have cooked on it.