Cedar Plank Salmon – Snapperwhipper

Plank grilling, also known as planking, is a method in which food on a wooden board or plank is set over indirect heat on a grill. It gives the food a deep, wood-smoked flavor that is hard to beat. Before you start, you’ll need to soak the plank for at least 2 hours (up to 24 hours) to prevent it from going up in flames while on the grill. If you soak the board on the shorter side, keep a water bottle close by while cooking and watch for any flare-ups. I used a cedar plank this time but you can pick from all kinds of flavors based on the type of wood – cedar, cherry, hickory, pecan, maple, apple or alder. Try out this 5 ingredient salmon recipe to start and be on the lookout for more plank recipes throughout the summer!
Xx, Heather

-INGREDIENTS-

1 cedar plank

1.5 pounds salmon, skin on

3 tablespoons dijon mustard

1/4 cup light brown sugar

3-4 sprigs, flat leaf parsley, chopped

1-2 lemons

-PREPARATION-

1. Soak cedar plank in water for at least 2 hours, up to 24 hours.

2. Mix the brown sugar and the dijon mustard in a small bowl and set aside.

3. Turn on grill to medium-high heat.

4. Cut 1 lemon into thin, round slices, and 1 into wedges, set aside.

5. When your grill is up to temp, place the pre-soaked cedar plank in the center of a hot grate but away from the heat. (Indirect heat grilling) There shouldn’t be a flame under the board for this method.

6. Close the lid and leave the board for about 4 minutes until you smell the smokiness.

7. When the plank is ready, season the salmon with a small amount of salt and pepper, place the salmon on the plank, brush with dijon mustard/brown sugar mixture and top with lemon slices.

8. Cover the grill and cook the salmon for 15-25 minutes. It will depend on how thick the salmon is and if you’re cooking one large piece or two smaller filets. The salmon should flake easily when cooked.

9. Remove plank from heat and let the salmon rest when finished. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. (Remember, the salmon will continue to cook a little while still sitting on the cedar plank.)

10. Divide into indidivudal postions and serve with lemon wedges.

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