Cedar plank salmon is a fantastic way to grill salmon
This cedar plank salmon recipe is really easy and your guests or family will love it! I love the smoky flavor that planked salmon has. The combination of the smoky rub and the counter point of the lemon zest work great together. This is a really easy and impressive dish for when you are entertaining. This recipe was inspired by Ted Reader’s recipe for the Ultimate Planked Salmon in his book Kink of the Q’s Blue Plate BBQ, the book is great and worth picking up. I modified the rub a bit to be smokier and the herbs a bit more to my taste. The result was memorable. Serves 4
Cedar plank grilling rub¼ cup Paprika ¼ cup Smoked Paprika ¼ cup Dark Chili Powder or Ancho Chili Powder 4 tablespoons Kosher salt 2 tablespoons ground Coriander 2 tablespoons granulated Garlic Powder 2 tablespoons Curry powder 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar 1 tablespoon freshly ground Black Pepper 1 tablespoon Oregano 1 tablespoon Thyme 1 tablespoon Cumin 1 tablespoon Cayenne Pepper
4 six ounce cuts of fresh Salmon or a nice tail cut 1.5 to2 lbs for single piece presentation. Skin on works fine. Garnish for salmon ½ cup fresh Basil cut thin julienne (strips) ½ cup sliced Red Onion slice paper thin 2 cloves of Garlic chopped fine 1 teaspoon Lemon zest finely grated 1 Lemon thinly sliced 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Juice of one lemon Salt and pepper to taste 1 Cedar plank for grilling soaked in water for a couple of hours Make a nice hot fire, I really like charcoal for this dish. The coals should be nice an even to cover under the plank. Season the salmon with the rub to taste, somewhere from 2 – 4 tablespoons to your taste. Mix all the herbs, garlic, lemon zest, juice and olive oil in a bowl, then evenly coat the salmon with the mixture. Place on the plank, top with the lemon slices and place the plank on the grill cover the grill. Depending on the heat and the thickness of the salmon the time can be from 12-17 minutes to medium. There is no need to turn the fish and it would ruin the presentation, so just say no. Check back after a few minute to make sure that your plank has not caught fire, especially those who try to cut corners and not soak their plank well. When the salmon is done slide the plank on top of a plate, pan or another plank to carry. Allow to cool for a minute or two on a heat proof surface. Serve!
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