Description
Delicious salmon fillets grilled on cedar planks for a smoky flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 6 oz. salmon fillets, (skin removed)
- 1 cup hot tap water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 3 tablespoons stone ground Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary (or heaping 1/2 tsp dried)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
Instructions
- Soak planks: Combine the water and salt in a 9×13 non-reactive dish. Add the cedar planks and weigh down with a clean, nonreactive weight to ensure they are submerged. Soak for at least 2 hours; drain and dry right before using.
- Marinate salmon: In a small bowl, whisk together the Wet Rub Marinade Ingredients. Place the salmon (skin-side down) on a baking sheet; brush the top and sides with the Wet Rub. Let the salmon rest for 15 minutes before grilling, or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours. Bring to room temperature before grilling.
- Preheat grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400°F to 450°F with the lid closed). Prepare a water bottle to spritz any flare ups.
- Grill salmon: Transfer the salmon to the soaked and dried planks. Place the planks on the grill grates, and grill covered with the lid until the internal temperature reaches 130-135 degrees F, about 12-15 minutes. Spritz the planks with water if the edges start to catch fire.
- Let rest: Carefully transfer the cedar planks to a baking sheet. Let the salmon rest on the planks for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cedar planks are completely dry before grilling for better flavor infusion.
- Adjust the soaked time for planks to taste stronger or lighter flavor based on preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg