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Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon

Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon: Flavorful & Easy Summer Delight

Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon is a delicious and easy recipe perfect for summer cookouts, offering a rich smoky flavor in just 55 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • ¼ cup Soy Sauce Use coconut aminos for gluten-free option
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Fish Sauce use sparingly
  • 1 tablespoon Honey adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fillets Skin-on or skin-off
  • 2 pieces Cedar Planks Soaked for at least 30 minutes
Optional Garnishes
  • 4 slices Lemon for serving
  • 1 bunch Fresh Dill for garnish

Equipment

  • grill
  • Cedar planks
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Silicone bag or zip-top bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the cedar planks in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning and enhance flavor.
  2. Prepare the marinade by whisking soy sauce, rice vinegar, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, fish sauce, honey, and salt in a bowl until well combined.
  3. Marinate the salmon fillets in a bag with the marinade for 30 minutes in the fridge.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 375°F to 400°F, cleaning the grill grates well.
  5. Remove cedar planks from water, pat dry, and place salmon skin-side down on the planks.
  6. Place the cedar plank with salmon on the grill, close the lid, and grill for 10 to 15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily.
  7. Remove the plank from the grill, let the salmon rest for a couple of minutes, and garnish with lemon slices and fresh dill before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

Leftover salmon can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or wrapped and frozen for up to 3 months.

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