Description
Savor the smoky, tender grilled cedar plank salmon, an easy yet impressive dish that will elevate your Memorial Day gathering and delight your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillet
- 1 cedar plank (soaked for 1 hour)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp fresh dill
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak the cedar plank in water for at least one hour.
- Rinse the salmon under cold water and pat dry. Place skin-side down on a plate.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salmon. Sprinkle with garlic powder, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat (about 350°F or 175°C).
- Place the soaked cedar plank on the grill until it starts to smoke, then lay the seasoned salmon on top.
- Close the lid and cook for 15-20 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by adding a citrus glaze before grilling.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup or experiment with different spices.
- Serve with grilled vegetables or fresh salads for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg