Cedar Planked Salmon with Marinade
The salmon marinade keeps the fish moist while adding tons of savory flavor.
How to Cook Salmon on a Cedar Plank…
Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make cedar plank salmon:
- Soak the cedar planks.
- Combine the ingredients to make the marinade.
- Grill the planks until they start to smoke and crackle.
- Place the salmon on the planks, close the grill, and grill until the salmon is flaky.
How Long to Cook Salmon on a Cedar Plank…
Salmon cooked on soaked cedar planks on a grill preheated to medium heat should flake perfectly with a fork after about 20 minutes. Don’t forget that the fish will continue to cook after it is removed from the heat.
Ingredients
- 3 (12-inch) untreated cedar planks
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 (2-pound) salmon fillets, skin removed
Directions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Soak cedar planks for at least 1 hour in warm water. Soak longer if you have time.
- Stir soy sauce, vegetable oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, green onions, ginger, and garlic together in a shallow dish.
- Place salmon fillets in soy mixture and turn to coat. Cover and marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 1 hour refrigerated.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat. Place planks on the grill grate. Heat planks until they start to smoke and crackle just a little.
- Remove salmon from marinade and place on planks; discard marinade.
- Close grill cover. Grill salmon until it flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes; salmon will continue to cook after you remove it from the grill.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
678 Calories
46g Fat
2g Carbs
61g Protein
Time
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: 6
Courtesy of: AllRecipes.com https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/109297/cedar-planked-salmon/
