Description
Memorial Day Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon is a flavorful and impressive dish that brings summer grilling to the next level with its smoky aroma and juicy texture, perfect for your festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cedar plank (soaked for 1 hour)
- 1 lb fresh wild-caught salmon fillet
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tbsp dried dill)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak the cedar plank in water for at least one hour.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375°F/190°C).
- Place the salmon skin-side down on a plate. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, lemon zest, and dill.
- Center the seasoned salmon on the soaked cedar plank.
- Grill the cedar plank for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Carefully remove from the grill, let it rest for a few minutes, and serve with additional lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding citrus slices or fresh herbs as toppings.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; gently reheat at 350°F for about 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (113g)
- Calories: 233
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 71 mg