Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
1
hour10
minutesCooking time
25
minutesSalmon, an omega-3 rich fish, is probably the most common food cooked on cedar planks. The delicious smoky flavor of the plank is infused into the salmon as it cooks and creates an amazing flavorful, flaky fish. Other benefits include a stable platform for cooking, an impressive presentation and, most importantly, clean up is easy…just throw it away!!!
Ingredients
4 fresh salmon fillets
1 fresh lemon, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. of olive oil
1 Tbsp. of blackened Old Bay seasoning
1/2 tsp. of Kosher salt
1/2 tsp. of freshly ground pepper
Fresh sprigs of rosemary or dill
1 cedar grilling plank
Directions
- Â Soak cedar plank in water for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375-400 degrees).
-  Arrange fillets on plank skin side down. Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle Old Bay seasoning on each fillet. Add lemon slices and sprigs of rosemary or dill.
- Place plank on grill and close lid. Cook for 20-30 minutes. Internal temperature should reach 145 degrees.
- Â Remove from grill and let rest for at least 5 minutes.
Tips and Nutritional Value (source: healthline.com and Joy Bauer’s book: Joy’s Simple Food Remedies)
- 1. We suggest serving with a light fresh salad and roasted potatoes (see our previous recipe).
- 2. Salmon is an excellent source of Omega- 3 fatty acids, which have been proven to reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure and decrease risk factors for disease. Salmon is also a great source of protein (22 grams per serving).
- Salmon has been proven to reduce anxiety and age-related memory problems.
