Garlic. Lemon. Herbs. We dare you to find a combination that partners better with the distinctive but relatively mild flavour of salmon. The only tricky part is making something with these simple ingredients that really stands out from the pack, but here you have it. The Cedar Plank!
Infuse the salmon with the smoky sweetness from the natural Cedar wood and you’re in for the win.
Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon with Lemon, Garlic & Rosemary – Serves 4
- Cedar plank(s) for grilling
- 4 salmon fillets, skin removed
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tsp lemon zest (2 lemons will do)
- 1-1½ tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
- ½ tsp finely chopped fresh thyme
- cloves garlic, minced
- A few lemon wedges for serving
Step 1:
Fill a large bowl or sink with water. Soak the cedar plank(s) under the water for at least 1 hour.
Step 2:
In a baking dish large enough to hold the salmon, combine the olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon zest, rosemary, thyme, and garlic. Mix it all up and add the salmon. Turn to coat the fish evenly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until ready to grill.
Step 3:
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat
Step 4:
Pat the soaked plank(s) dry and place the salmon on top. Place the plank(s) on the grill grates, close the cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until salmon is done to your liking. Douse or mist the plank(s) with a bit of water if it catches fire.
Step 5:
Serve the salmon on a platter or right off the plank(s) with lemon wedges.
Serve this with simple roasted, spiced potatoes and green veggies such as asparagus, broccolini, or broccoli but you can serve it with whatever floats your boat. Herbed rice also makes a great side for this succulent classic, and of course a nice glass of chilled white wine would be a perfect addition.
