Cedar plank salmon
photo by Chefton
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 4 (6 ounce) fresh atlantic salmon fillets, about 1 inch thick,skin removed
- 4 tablespoons roast garlic infused olive oil
- 4 tablespoons finely chopped shallots or 4 tablespoons red onions
- fresh dill
- 1 lemon, cut in half
- coarsely crushed black peppercorns
- coarsely crushed pink peppercorns
- coarse salt
directions
- Soak a 10 inch long, 6" to 8" wide, construction grade cedar plank 3/4" thick, in water for at least 24 hours before making the recipe.
- Make sure you keep the wood submerged by weighing it down with cans.
- Start your barbecue and heat it to high.
- Rub the salmon filets all over with the oil, sprinkle each one with some of the shallots, top with a few sprigs of fresh dill and a squirt of lemon juice.
- Finish with the crushed peppercorns.
- Put the plank on the BBQ and sprinkle with a little coarse salt.
- Close the cover for a couple of minutes or just until the top of the plank is nearly dry.
- Note: Keep a spray bottle of water close at hand in case the wood starts to burn.
- Place the filets on top of the plank.
- If your BBQ has two burners, turn off the one beneath the wood.
- If not, turn the heat to the lowest setting.
- Close the cover and cook for about 10- 12 minutes or until nearly cooked all the way through.
- Don't overcook.
- Squeeze some lemon juice over the top, serve and enjoy.
- The plank can only be used once.
- Make sure it has stopped smoking and is well extinguished before disposing of it.
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Reviews
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I do have to admit that I was intimidated by the concept of plank grilling at first, but intrigued enough to give it a shot, and wow, did this one pay out! This is the BEST salmon I've had. So good that we made it two nights later for my in-laws, who also raved. We didn't have the peppercorns, so we modified seasonings a bit, but the strength of the recipe is in the way it's cooked. LOVE IT. Also, Rockyp, I liked the mini history lesson, too! It's so neat that you put the "roots" of the recipe on here.
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