cedar plank grilled salmon. To test for doneness, insert a fork into the thickest part of the cedar plank salmon. There is nothing better in Seattle than cedar planked salmon - unless it is Copper River Cedar planked Salmon. I usually just use olive oil salt pepper and dill and people who've never experienced planked fish can't get over the "fabulous" seasoning.
The fish steams gently in the heat of the grill, staying incredibly tender and moist. It also picks up smoky flavors from the grill and woodsy flavors from the cedar, along with whatever was used to soak the planks. Here's our best recipe for grilled salmon on a cedar plank, step by easy step. You can have cedar plank grilled salmon using 3 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you achieve that.
Ingredients of cedar plank grilled salmon
- You need 4 of salmon fillets.
- You need 1 of cedar plank(for each fillet).
- It's 1 of non stick spray.
Place planks over the cooler section of the center of the grill, turning the thickest sections of the salmon closest to the fire. To start, you'll need a simple cedar plank. Cedar planks can be purchased from any home improvement store near the grilling gear, or sometimes at the grocery store near the fish counter. In addition to the plank, you'll need a grill, of course, and a spray bottle for water.
cedar plank grilled salmon instructions
- soak the cedar plank in hot water 1-4 hours before grilling (the longer the better) only use each plank once.
- preheat grill to a medium -high ,spray one side of plank with non stick spray,place seasoned(whatever you like on yours) salmon skin side down on the plank that had been soaking.
- then place on the grill over indirect heat 20-30 minutes or till flaky, remove from grill and plank and enjoy.
Put salmon on plank, skin side down (if salmon is too wide for plank, fold in thinner side to fit). While the salmon is marinating place the cedar plank in a container and cover with water. Grilled cedar plank salmon sprinkled with a flavorful homemade herb spice mix. Cooking directly on the wood infuses a delicious smokey flavor into this tender flaky fish. Firing up the grill and cooking salmon on a smoldering charred piece of wood is a game-changer.