Cedar Plank Salmon

Smoky, restaurant-quality cedar plank salmon that's surprisingly easy to make at home. Perfect for entertaining.

Prep: 10min
Cook: 20min
Serves: 6
medium
245 cal
Delicious Cedar Plank Salmon - homemade recipe

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EntertainingGrilledSmokySalmonSpecial Occasion

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Salmon filletskin-on, large piece
  • 1 Cedar planksoaked for 2+ hours
  • 2 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 tbsp Fresh dillchopped
  • 1 tbsp Lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak cedar plank in water for at least 2 hours.

  2. 2

    Preheat grill to medium heat (about 350°F).

  3. 3

    Mix brown sugar, mustard, dill, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

  4. 4

    Place soaked plank on grill for 2-3 minutes until it starts to smoke.

  5. 5

    Place salmon on plank and spread with mustard mixture.

  6. 6

    Close grill and cook for 15-20 minutes until salmon flakes easily.

  7. 7

    Remove plank with salmon and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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