Description
Elevate your grilling game with this flavorful Cedar Plank Salmon recipe. Infused with zesty lemon, garlic, and aromatic herbs, this dish is a perfect balance of freshness and smokiness. Ideal for a summer BBQ or a special dinner, impress your guests with this easy-to-make, yet impressive dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Fillets:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
Cedar Plank Preparation:
- 1 untreated cedar plank (soaked in water for at least 1 hour)
Lemon-Herb Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat the grill to medium heat (about 350°F).
- Prepare the Lemon-Herb Mixture: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Prep the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry and brush both sides with the lemon-herb mixture.
- Set up the Cedar Plank: Place the soaked cedar plank on the grill and heat for about 5 minutes until it crackles and smokes.
- Grill the Salmon: Carefully place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the plank. Cover the grill and cook for 15-20 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the plank from the grill, let the salmon rest, and garnish with fresh lemon slices before serving.
Notes
- Keep a spray bottle of water nearby for flare-ups.
- Cedar plank salmon pairs well with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
