Cedar Plank Salmon with Maple Syrup and Mustard Glaze

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 a couple of hours.

Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a saucepan.

Add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to the melted butter and let it simmer until incorporated.

In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup of Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and 1 tablespoon of minced ginger until consistent.

Once the butter mixture cools, incorporate the mustard mixture gradually, tasting as you go to adjust the flavor.

Brush the glaze generously over the salmon fillet.

Preheat the grill to 425°F.

Place the cedar plank on the grill and add the salmon on top.

Cook for about 10 minutes, then add another layer of glaze.

Cook for an additional 10 minutes, checking for doneness with a thermometer, aiming for around 140°F.

Remove the salmon from the grill once done.

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