Cedar Plank Salmon with Maple Glaze
Smoky cedar plank salmon glazed with maple and Dijon, grilled until the fish flakes easily and the plank smolders. Minimal prep, maximum flavor in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 36g
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Ingredients
- 1 piece (8×15 inch) cedar plank
- 2 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets, skin-on
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ piece (juiced) lemon
- 1 tsp (chopped) fresh thyme or dill
Instructions
- 1
Soak cedar plank in water for 15 minutes. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
Pat salmon skin-side down on the plank. Whisk maple syrup, mustard, lemon juice, and salt together.
- 3
Brush glaze over salmon. Sprinkle with thyme. Place plank on grill grate, away from direct flame.
- 4
Cover grill. Cook 12–15 minutes until salmon flakes easily and plank smolders but doesn't flame.
- 5
Slide salmon onto a plate. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- cedar plank (8×15 inch)
- grill with lid
- small mixing bowl
- whisk or fork
- pastry brush
- grilling gloves
- wide spatula or server
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