Description
Succulent Cedar Planked Salmon elevates Pacific Northwest coastal cuisine with smoky, woodsy flavors that dance across delicate fish. Grilling techniques infuse rich cedar essence into tender salmon, creating a memorable culinary experience you’ll savor with each perfectly charred bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds salmon fillets
Marinades and Seasonings:
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Cooking and Preparation Ingredients:
- 2 cedar planks
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Submerge cedar planks in water for 1-2 hours to prevent charring during grilling, ensuring wood remains fully saturated.
- Create a vibrant marinade by combining soy sauce, vegetable oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced green onions, grated ginger, and crushed garlic in a mixing bowl, whisking until ingredients are thoroughly blended.
- Arrange salmon fillets in a shallow container and generously coat with prepared marinade, allowing flavors to penetrate for 15-20 minutes, periodically rotating fish to ensure even coverage.
- Ignite grill and stabilize temperature at medium heat (approximately 350°F), preparing cooking surface for wood-infused salmon preparation.
- Position water-soaked cedar planks on heated grill, waiting until planks begin emitting aromatic smoke and crackling sounds, indicating optimal cooking conditions.
- Carefully position marinated salmon fillets skin-side down on smoking cedar planks, closing grill lid to create a controlled cooking environment.
- Grill salmon for approximately 20 minutes, monitoring fish until it easily flakes with minimal fork pressure, indicating perfect doneness and tender texture.
- Remove planked salmon from grill with caution, transferring directly to serving platter or individual plates for an elegant wood-infused presentation.
Notes
- Prevent plank from burning by soaking it thoroughly in water for at least 2 hours before grilling, ensuring a smoky flavor without charring.
- Customize marinade by adjusting soy sauce and sesame oil ratios to suit personal taste preferences or dietary restrictions like low-sodium diets.
- Check salmon’s doneness by gently pressing the thickest part; it should flake easily and appear opaque with a slight translucent center for perfect moisture.
- Experiment with alternative wood planks like maple or alder for different subtle smoky flavor profiles that complement the fish’s natural taste.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Northwest American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg