Cedar Plank Salmon is a wonderfully smoky, lightly seasoned dish that is perfect for any backyard BBQ or even a date night meal. Either way, this dish is one that is sure to impress your guests. The recipe really couldn’t be more simple. #BBQ #GRILL #SUMMER #FishRecipes #Salmon #CedarPlank #CedarWrap @KitchenDreaming
You can start with a whole side of salmon and cut it into servings or buy pre-portioned fillets. Fresh is always best when it comes to fish but you can also use defrosted (previously frozen) fillets as well.
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Cedar Plank Salmon
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Prep Time: 5 minutes - Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
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Yield: 4 servings -
Category: dinner -
Method: BBQ, Grill, Smoker -
Cuisine: American
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Cedar Plank Salmon is a wonderfully smoky, lightly seasoned dish that is perfect for any backyard BBQ or even a date night meal. #BBQ #GRILL #SUMMER #FishRecipes #Salmon #CedarPlank #CedarWrap @KitchenDreaming
Ingredients
- 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
- olive olive for drizzling
- 1 lemon for zest and juice
- 4 cedar planks (affiliate link) or cedar wraps
- Kitchen Twine (affiliate link) (optional for cedar wraps)
Seasoning rub:
- Ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp dill weed
- 1/2 tsp granulated garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp Cajun or blacken seasoning
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 2 tsp fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare cedar planks (affiliate link) or wraps according to package directions.
- Drizzle oil over both sides of fish
- In a small bowl, combine ground pepper, dill, garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt and Cajun seasoning.
- Sprinkle seasoning on both sides of fish. Place fish skin-side down on the plank(s). Zest 1 lemon across tops of fish and squeeze half the lemon over all fish. Use the other half for garnish, if desired.
- Place planks or wraps on grill and cook for 12-15 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from grill and transfer fish to a serving plate removing skins before serving.
- Garnish with additional lemon juice, fresh parsley.
Keywords: cedar plank, salmon, cedar wrap
So delicious for an easy father’s day dinner with some fresh salmon.
★★★★★
I bought some cedar planks on clearance and thought I’d try this recipe with some fresh fish my husband caught. OMG – amazing. Thank you so much.
Hi Donna! I’m so glad you liked it! Thank you for stopping back by to share your experience with me.
Thanks, Carla. I’m so glad you liked it.