Description
Grilling Cedar Plank Salmon brings Pacific Northwest magic right to your backyard barbecue, where smoky cedar infuses delicate fish with woodsy depth. Perfectly seasoned and charred, this salmon turns an ordinary dinner into a restaurant-worthy experience your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb salmon fillet
Supporting Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Base:
- 1 cedar plank (soaked in water for at least 1 hour)
Instructions
- Ignite your grill and adjust the temperature to 350°F for perfect medium heat.
- Whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl until smoothly combined.
- Remove the cedar plank from water after soaking for 1 hour, patting it dry with a paper towel.
- Position your 1 lb salmon fillet directly onto the prepared cedar plank, skin-side down.
- Generously brush the entire surface of the salmon with the prepared seasoning mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Carefully transfer the cedar plank with salmon onto the preheated grill grates.
- Lower the grill lid and cook for exactly 15-20 minutes, monitoring the salmon’s internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Remove the cedar plank from the grill using heat-resistant tongs, allowing the salmon to rest for 3-4 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Soak the cedar plank in water for at least an hour to prevent burning and add moisture to the salmon.
- Choose a fresh salmon fillet with vibrant color and firm texture for the best results.
- Adjust the spice blend to match your taste preferences by adding herbs like dill or thyme.
- For a gluten-free option, replace Dijon mustard with whole grain mustard or omit entirely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg