Cedar Planked Salmon

Why Grill Salmon on a Cedar Plank? 

Grilling on a cedar plank gives salmon a subtle smokiness that adds complexity and takes the flavor up a notch. Plus, grilling on a plank means you don’t have to worry about the salmon falling through the grill grates.

How to Cook Cedar Planked Salmon

You’ll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let’s go over the basics:

Cedar Planked Salmon Marinade

The salmon marinade keeps the fish moist while adding tons savory flavor:

• Soy sauce
• Vegetable oil
• Rice vinegar
• Sesame oil
• Green onions
• Fresh ginger
• Minced garlic
  

  How to Cook Salmon On a Cedar Plank

  Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make cedar plank salmon:

  1. Soak the cedar planks.
  2. Make the marinade.
  3. Grill the planks until they start to smoke and crackle.
  4. Place the salmon on the planks, close the grill, and grill until the salmon is flaky.
     

     How Long to Cook Salmon On a Cedar Plank

     Salmon cooked on soaked cedar planks on a grill preheated to medium heat should flake perfectly with a fork after about 20 minutes. Don’t forget that the fish will continue to cook after it is removed from the heat.

     Ingredients

     • 3 (12 inch) untreated cedar planks
     • ⅓ cup soy sauce
     • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
     • 1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
     • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
     • ¼ cup chopped green onions
     • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
     • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
     • 2 (2 pound) salmon fillets, skin removed
       

       Directions

       1. Gather all ingredients.

          

          2. Soak cedar planks for at least 1 hour in warm water. Soak longer if you have time.

          

          3. Stir soy sauce, vegetable oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, green onions, ginger, and garlic together in a shallow dish.

          

          4. Place salmon fillets in soy mixture and turn to coat. Cover and marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 1 hour refrigerated.

          

          5. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat. Place planks on the grill grate. Heat planks until they start to smoke and crackle just a little.

          

          6. Remove salmon from marinade and place on planks; discard marinade.

          

          7.Close grill cover. Grill salmon until it flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes; salmon will continue to cook after you remove it from the grill.

          

          Editor’s Note:

          Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.