Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon with Yellow Pepper Saffron Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon with Yellow Pepper Saffron Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cedar 12 by 12-inch cedar planks, soaked in water for 3 hours; 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each); 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 yellow peppers, charred on the grill, seeded and coarsely chopped; 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar; 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped; Pinch of saffron threads; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 3/4 cup pure olive oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

4 cedar 12 by 12-inch cedar planks, soaked in water for 3 hours
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 yellow peppers, charred on the grill, seeded and coarsely chopped
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
Pinch of saffron threads
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 cup pure olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper

1
Preheat grill.
2
Remove the planks from the water and place on the grill until hot.
3
Have ready 4 sheets of aluminum foil cut into 16 by 16-inch sheets.
4
Remove the planks with tongs and place 1 plank in the center of each piece of foil.
5
Brush the salmon on both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6
Wrap the aluminum around the salmon, return to the grill and cook for approximately 10 minutes or to medium well doneness.
7
Remove each fillet from the plank and drizzle with the sauce.
8
In a blender or food processor, combine the peppers, vinegar, garlic, saffron, honey, and mustard and blend 30 seconds.
9
With the motor running, slowly add the oil until it emulsifies.
10
Season to taste with salt and pepper.

710

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cedar 12 by 12-inch cedar planks, soaked in water for 3 hours, 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each), 2 tablespoons olive oil, Salt and freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon with Yellow Pepper Saffron Sauce 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.

Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon with Yellow Pepper Saffron Sauce

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