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Planked salmon with lemon and thyme
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5 from 10 votes

Cedar Plank Salmon

Cedar Plank Salmon on the grill is an easy way to infuse a soft smoky flavor into grilled fish. Our homemade Potlatch Seasoning pairs well with this salmon.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 171kcal
Author: Cyndy Ufkes ~ The Art of Food and Wine

Equipment

  • 1 Large Cedar plank

Ingredients

  • 20-24 ounces Salmon fillet, skin on
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Potlatch Seasoning, or herb of your choice
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest, freshly grated
  • 2 cups water, white wine, sake or cider, for soaking the plank
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 Tablespoon black pepper, freshly ground

Compound Garlic Butter

  • ½ cup Butter, softened
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh rosemary or other herbs, finely chopped

Garnish

  • 1 medium Lemon, cut into wedges for garnish

Instructions

  • Soak the cedar plank for 30 minutes, and up to 2 hours, by completely submerging plank in water, wine, or cider. You can use a combination of water and wine/cider.
    Pat dry with paper towels before using.
  • Heat a charcoal or gas grill to about 400° F, or medium-high.
    Optional: While the grill is heating up make the compound butter by combining the softened butter with the garlic and herbs. Set aside.
  • Lightly coat the salmon with a thin layer of olive oil on each side. Place salmon skin-side down on the plank. Rub Potlatch Seasoning or herbs, lemon zest, salt, and pepper into the flesh side of salmon to coat.
  • Place plank on grill and cover.
    Start checking for doneness after 13 minutes.
    Salmon is cooked through when it is uniformly pink in the center. Remove the plank and allow it to cool slightly on a cutting board or sheet pan.
  • Cut the salmon into 4-6 equal pieces and dollop each piece with compound butter and a squeeze of lemon over the top.
    Serve with remaining lemon wedges and more compound butter, if desired.

Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 435mg | Potassium: 539mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 127IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 3mg