Easy Charcoal Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon

whiskey

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: bourbon

Apple cider vinegar provides acidity without alcohol.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is often less expensive.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Trout is a healthier option with similar flavor, while tilapia is budget-friendly.

Submerge the cedar planks for about 2 hours before cooking.

Prepare the charcoal grill to about 400°F.

Season the salmon fillet with salt and black pepper.

Place the salmon directly onto the soaked cedar plank.

Put the cedar plank with salmon onto the grill.

Cook the salmon until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, checking every 5 minutes.

Prepare the lemon chive butter by mixing 2 tablespoons of softened salted butter, 1 tablespoon of fresh chives, and the zest of a lemon.

When the salmon reaches about 140°F, spoon the lemon chive butter in dollops on top of the salmon.

Finish cooking the salmon until it reaches 145°F.

Remove the salmon from the grill and finish with fresh lemon juice.

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