Cedar Plank Herb Salmon
Super easy, flavorful and moist cedar plank grilled salmon with delicious herb dressing which serves as a marinade and finishing sauce.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 tbsp fresh lime or lemon juice
- 1 tbsp rice vineger
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp minced chives
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, snipped
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 clove minced garlic clove
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salmon
- 2 lb salmon fillet with skin about 3/4 inch thick
- salt and pepper, to taste
- untreated cedar plank, about 16 inches by 8 inches (or multiple planks)
Instructions
- Soak cedar plank for 1-2 hours. Hint: Use heavy, large pot filled with water to keep plank submerged.
- Shake all dressing ingredients in a small jar with tight fitting lid until well blended.
- Season the fish with salt and pepper and pour 1/2 the dressing over the salmon evenly.
- Place the soaked plank over Direct High heat until the edges start to smoke and char, 5 to 10 minutes. Move the plank over Indirect High heat and place the salmon, skin side down, on the plank. Grill, covered, until the salmon is just slightly pink in the center and brown on the edges, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the plank and salmon to a heatproof surface. Serve warm with remaining dressing.
Notes
Note: grill time will vary based on size and thickness of fillet. A 1 lb salmon fillet takes closer to 15 minutes.