Cedar Plank Salmon - How to Cook Salmon on the Grill Recipe

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Trout offers a similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup provides sweetness with a unique flavor.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried or frozen herbs can be more accessible and last longer.

Soak the cedar plank in water for about 1 hour, placing a cup on top to keep it submerged.

Flip the salmon fillets over, leaving the skin on, and slice into the skin a little with a sharp knife to enhance wood flavor.

Season the salmon by sprinkling salt on top, followed by a nice coating of brown sugar, fresh dill, and lemon slices.

Set up the grill for indirect cooking by placing coals on both sides and aiming for a cooking temperature of around 375 to 400 degrees.

Take the soaked cedar plank and place it cooking surface face down on the grill for 1 minute to dry it out slightly.

After 1 minute, turn the plank over and place it in the middle of the grill over the coals.

Carefully place the salmon on top of the cedar plank and close the grill lid.

Cook the salmon for about 15 to 20 minutes at 400 degrees.

After 16 minutes, check the salmon; it should be done and ready to pull off the grill.

Let the salmon cool a little before cutting into it.

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