Salmon Barbequed on a Cedar Plank - Planked Salmon Recipe

Name: Salmon Barbequed on a Cedar Plank - Planked Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cedar plank(s) large enough to hold salmon without crowding (these must be untreated cedar planks with no preservatives or chemicals); 4 salmon steaks or individual filets (preferably wild caught); 4 tbsp (60 ml) fresh lemon juice, divided use (2 for the marinade and 2 for the sauce); 2 tsp (10 ml) pure maple syrup; 2 tbsp (30 ml) grapeseed oil (or other clean tasting and light-flavoured oil); 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) chipotle powder (chipotle barbeque sauce may be substituted for this); 1 tsp (5 ml) crushed dried rosemary; 2 scallions, thinly sliced for garnish; Kosher salt; Spray-bottle of water for controlling flare-ups

Servings: persons

cedar plank(s) large enough to hold salmon without crowding (these must be untreated cedar planks with no preservatives or chemicals)
4 salmon steaks or individual filets (preferably wild caught)
4 tbsp (60 ml) fresh lemon juice, divided use (2 for the marinade and 2 for the sauce)
2 tsp (10 ml) pure maple syrup
2 tbsp (30 ml) grapeseed oil (or other clean tasting and light-flavoured oil)
1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) chipotle powder (chipotle barbeque sauce may be substituted for this)
1 tsp (5 ml) crushed dried rosemary
2 scallions, thinly sliced for garnish
Kosher salt
Spray-bottle of water for controlling flare-ups

1
Soak the cedar plank(s)under water for a few hours (or overnight).
2
Mix the oil, 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice, maple syrup, 1/2 tsp (2 ml) chipotle powder and 1 tsp (5 ml) rosemary in a small bowl.
3
Rub the mixture over the salmon and let rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
4
Mix the remaining 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice with the remaining tsp of chipotle powder and put aside.
5
Preheat barbeque to medium-high.
6
Place cedar plank on barbeque and sprinkle lightly with kosher salt.
7
Close lid and heat plank for a couple minutes.
8
Place salmon on plank (in the case of filets, place skin side down).
9
Close lid.
10
Turn heat down to low.
11
Barbeque for about 15 minutes or until flesh is no longer translucent and can be easily broken with a fork.
12
Place salmon on serving platter and sprinkle with scallions.
13
Serve with lemon juice/chipotle sauce as an optional garnish.
14
Place plank in water to cool before discarding.

288

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cedar plank(s) large enough to hold salmon without crowding (these must be untreated cedar planks with no preservatives or chemicals), 4 salmon steaks or individual filets (preferably wild caught), 4 tbsp (60 ml) fresh lemon juice, divided use (2 for the marinade and 2 for the sauce), 2 tsp (10 ml) pure maple syrup, and more.

Yes, Salmon Barbequed on a Cedar Plank - 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.

Salmon Barbequed on a Cedar Plank - Planked Salmon

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