Cedar Plank Salmon

Looking for the ultimate secret on why Salmon is great on the grill? The clear cut answer to that question is smoke. Salmon on the grill is a true pleasure when grilled correctly. If you don’t have a wood fire or a charcoal grill a gas grill will work fine. That’s where a Cedar Plank for Grilling Salmon comes into the picture. Read on if you want all the details about using Cedar Planks when grilling Salmon on a gas grill and the perfect seasoning compliment!

The secret to flavorful gas grilled Salmon: Cedar Plank. Smoke makes such a difference with this great piece of fish. You don’t need a smoker and slow smoke all day. A little bit of smoke goes a long way though.

Grilled Salmon on Cedar Plank by Sear Marks

Why grill Salmon with Cedar Planks?

• The Cedar adds just a kiss of smoke. The subtle hint of smoke makes all the difference and adds an extra layer of complexity to the salmon recipe.
• The Cedar Plank also prevents a fishy mess sticking to your grill grates. Easy clean up!

Why soak Cedar Planks before grilling Salmon?

• The steam from the cedar helps the process of infusing flavor into the fish.
• The last thing you want is the cedar plank to catch on fire. Some char and smoke from the edges are fine. Not a full blow flare up though!

Seasoned Salmon Fillet

What is a good seasoning blend for Cedar Plank Salmon?

In a small mixing bowl combine the following dried herbs and spices. Place in equal small parts salt, pepper, coriander, dried lime zest, Aleppo pepper, coriander, and dried dill.

The lime zest and coriander give the salmon just a little bit of acidity because of the citrus undertones. The Aleppo pepper brings just a little bit of sweet heat and a subtle fruitiness. The dill is a classic partner spice of Salmon. Salt and pepper round out this great seasoning blend. Throw in some smoke from the Cedar Plank and you’ve got an awesome Salmon dish!

How to grill Cedar Plank Salmon.

• Clean your grill. Make sure the grill grates have no old residue.
• Heat the grill to 450 degrees
• Place the cedar plank on the grill
• Close lid for 8 minutes then open the grill lid
• Insert meat thermometer into thickest section and remove at 140 degrees F.
• As it sits you want the temp to rise to 145 degrees F. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture it is safe to consume fish at 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

Salmon on the Grill

Should Cedar Plank Salmon be grilled on High Heat?

Place the Salmon and the Cedar Plank on the hot preheated grill over direct heat and close the lid. Your grill should be at a medium high flame and should be at 450 to 475 degrees F.

Tips for successfully grilling Cedar Plank Salmon on the Grill

• Season the Salmon before you grill it.
• Soak the cedar plank for 30 minutes before you grill the Salmon.
• Have a clean grill grates which equal no flare ups.

Using a Cedar Plank for Salmon Grilling

Can you reuse a Cedar Plank again for grilling?

It’s not the best idea to reuse a porous piece of wood that had raw fish on it. Use the cedar plank once and then discard once you cover with water and its cool again.

If you liked this recipe for Salmon on a Cedar Plank then check out these other fish recipes from Sear Marks!

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Cedar Plank Salmon Recipe

By Drew – Serves: 2

Prep Time: 15 minutes – Cooking Time: 8 minutes

Looking for the ultimate secret on why Salmon is great on the grill? The clear cut answer to that question is smoke. Salmon on the grill is a true pleasure when grilled correctly. If you don't have a wood fire or a charcoal grill a gas grill will work fine. That's where a Cedar Plank for Grilling Salmon comes into the picture. Read on if you want all the details about using Cedar Planks when grilling Salmon on a gas grill and the perfect seasoning compliment!

Ingredients

• 1 1 pound Salmon fillet
• 1 Cedar Plank
• For seasoning
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 pinch of lime zest
• 1 pinch coriander
• 1 pinch Aleppo chili powder
• 1 pinch cracked pepper
• 1 pinch dried dill

Instructions

1

Prepare the season blend in a small mixing bowl

2

Combine salt, pepper, Aleppo pepper, Dried Dill, Lime Zest, Coriander

3

Coat the top of the Salmon with the seasoning mix

4

Clean your grill. Make sure the grill grates have no old residue.

5

Heat the grill to 450 degrees

6

Place the cedar plank on the grill

7

Close lid for 8 minutes then open the grill lid

8

Insert meat thermometer into thickest section and remove at 140 degrees F.

9

Let the salmon rest so the temp rises to 145 degrees F.

10

Serve

Notes

Soak the cedar plank for 30 minutes before you grill the Salmon. Have a clean grill grates which equal no flare ups.