Fire Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon Recipe

salmon fillet

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Trout is a healthier option with similar taste, while tilapia is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has health benefits and can withstand higher temperatures.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs offer convenience and a longer shelf life.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while sugar is a cost-effective sweetener.

Rinse and pat dry the salmon fillet.

Check for bones in the salmon and remove any with tweezers if necessary.

In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup brown sugar and 2 tablespoons kosher salt.

Zest 2 oranges and add the zest to the sugar and salt mixture.

Mix the ingredients together by hand.

Cut the salmon fillet in half to fit on the cedar planks.

Place the salmon in a casserole dish for marinating.

Sprinkle the brown sugar, orange zest, and salt mixture over the salmon, ensuring a good amount on each piece.

Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

After 1 hour, turn the salmon to marinate the other side and return it to the refrigerator for another hour.

Slice 1 sweet onion into thin slices.

Roughly chop 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves without bruising them too much.

Season each side of the cedar planks with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil, rubbing it in with a spatula or hand.

Spread about 1 teaspoon of garlic or shallot puree on the side of the cedar planks where the fish will lay.

Preheat the grill to high, around 450°F.

Place the marinated salmon skin-side down on the cedar planks, using any leftover marinade on top.

Cover the salmon with the sliced onions and sprinkle the chopped basil over the top.

Ensure the onions stick to the sides of the salmon for flavor and protection from burning.

Place the cedar planks on the grill and allow them to catch fire; if not catching, add a few drops of olive oil.

Once the flames subside, set the salmon in the center of the grill and turn down the heat on one side to low.

Cover the grill and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, checking the internal temperature.

For medium-rare salmon, remove it from the grill when it reaches between 130°F and 135°F.

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