Cedar-Plank Salmon is a simple yet impressive way to prepare salmon, infusing it with a subtle smoky, woodsy flavor as it cooks. Tender, flaky, and beautifully seasoned, it’s perfect for summer grilling, outdoor gatherings, or an easy dinner that feels a little more special.
Recipe information
- Total Time2 1/2 hr
- YieldMakes 6 servings
Ingredients
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
2 tablespoons mild honey or pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon minced rosemary
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 (2-pounds) salmon fillet with skin (1 1/2 inches thick)
Equipment: a cedar grilling plank (about 15 by 6 inches)
Preparation
Step 1
Soak cedar grilling plank in water to cover 2 hours, keeping it immersed.
Step 2
Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure . Open vents on bottom and lid of charcoal grill.
Step 3
Stir together mustard, honey, rosemary, zest, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Spread mixture on flesh side of salmon and let stand at room temperature 15 minutes.
Step 4
Put salmon on plank, skin side down (if salmon is too wide for plank, fold in thinner side to fit). Grill, covered with lid, until salmon is just cooked through and edges are browned, 13 to 15 minutes. Let salmon stand on plank 5 minutes before serving.
Note
The salmon takes on a light, smoky woodiness from grilling on a cedar plank, for a lovely pairing of earth and ocean.
Salmon can be grilled without plank over indirect heat 8 to 15 minutes.