Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon
Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon is a smoky and flavorful seafood recipe featuring tender salmon grilled on a cedar wood plank with lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs. This healthy and easy grilled salmon recipe is perfect for summer cookouts, backyard grilling, or elegant family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American / Pacific Northwest
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 large salmon fillet (about 2 pounds)
- 1 cedar plank
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Soak the cedar plank in water for at least 1 to 2 hours before grilling.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat, about 375°F to 400°F.
- Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and place it skin-side down on the soaked cedar plank.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper.
- Brush the mixture generously over the salmon fillet.
- Top with lemon slices and sprinkle with fresh dill or parsley.
- Carefully place the cedar plank directly on the grill grates.
- Close the grill lid and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
- Carefully remove the cedar plank from the grill using heat-safe gloves or tongs.
- Let the salmon rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Soaking the cedar plank helps prevent it from burning too quickly on the grill.Sockeye or Atlantic salmon both work beautifully for this recipe.Maple syrup adds a richer sweetness than honey.Add cayenne pepper or chili flakes for a spicy variation.Leftover salmon is delicious served cold in salads, wraps, or sandwiches.
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/grilled-cedar-plank-salmon/
