Cedar-Planked Salmon Recipe

Name: Cedar-Planked Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15 x 6 1/2 x 3/8-inch) cedar grilling plank; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika; 3/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 (3-pound) center-cut salmon fillet, skinned

Servings: persons

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1. Immerse and soak plank in water 1 hour; drain.
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2. Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
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3. Combine salt and next 7 ingredients (through cinnamon); rub salt mixture over fish.
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4. Place plank on grill rack; grill 3 minutes or until lightly charred. Carefully turn plank over; place fish on charred side of plank. Cover and grill 25 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness. Cut fish crosswise into 8 (4 1/2-ounce) pieces.
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Wine note: For this dish, you'll want a juicy red that is moderate in alcohol and tannin, like Wild Horse Pinot Noir 2006 ($24) from California's central coast. The cherry fruit is refreshing, while the cigar box quality echoes the cedar plank flavor. To save some leftover wine for the second meal of Grilled Salmon Tacos, simply recork and refrigerate the bottle overnight. -Jeffery Lindenmuth

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15 x 6 1/2 x 3/8-inch) cedar grilling plank, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons dark brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Cedar-Planked Salmon falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cedar-Planked Salmon

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