Smoked Salmon on Cedar Plank
A showstopping way to cook salmon: the cedar plank infuses the fish with a gentle smoky aroma while keeping it moist and tender. Perfect for a backyard cookout or a special dinner.
- Total time
- 90 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 34g
Ingredients
- 1 plank cedar plank
- 1.5 pounds salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Soak the 1 cedar plank in water for at least 1 hour, weighing it down so it stays submerged.
- 2
Pat the 1.5 pounds salmon fillet dry and brush all over with the 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- 3
In a small bowl, mix the 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 0.5 teaspoon black pepper.
- 4
Rub the spice mixture evenly over the flesh side of the salmon.
- 5
Preheat your grill to medium-high (about 400°F). Place the soaked plank on the grill and close the lid for 3-5 minutes until it starts to crackle and smell smoky.
- 6
Place the salmon skin-side down on the hot plank. Close the lid and cook until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
- 7
Carefully remove the plank from the grill using tongs. Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes before serving directly from the plank.
Tools you’ll need
- Grill
- Cedar plank
- Tongs
- Small bowl
- Pastry brush
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