Description
Cedar Plank Salmon is a smoky, aromatic dish where fresh salmon fillets are grilled or baked on soaked cedar planks, infusing the fish with subtle woodsy flavor. Finished with a drizzle of herb sauce or lemon, it’s a rustic yet gourmet meal that’s easy to prepare and beautiful to serve.
Ingredients
1.5 to 2 lb salmon fillet (skin-on, center-cut preferred)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sea salt
0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 lemon thinly sliced
0.25 cup fresh dill chopped
2 tbsp parsley finely chopped
1 garlic clove minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
0.25 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 untreated cedar plank (soaked for at least 1 hour in water)
Instructions
1. Soak the cedar plank in water for at least 1 hour, fully submerged.
2. Pat the salmon fillet dry and rub with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and brown sugar.
3. Preheat grill or oven to 400°F. Place plank on grill or baking sheet and heat for a few minutes.
4. Place salmon skin-side down on the warm plank. Add lemon slices on top if desired.
5. Grill or bake for 15–20 minutes with lid closed.
6. Meanwhile, mix dill, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil to create the herb sauce.
7. Check salmon for doneness at 125–130°F internal temperature.
8. Remove plank and serve salmon with herb sauce on top.
Notes
Use only food-safe cedar planks. Do not reuse.
For extra flavor, soak plank in wine or apple juice instead of water.
Adjust herb sauce to your taste — try basil or mustard for variation.
Finish in broiler for crispier top if baking.
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: salmon, cedar plank, grilled salmon, healthy dinner