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Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon

Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon: Elevate Your Summer Dining Experience

Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon recipe transforms a regular dinner into a gourmet affair with a honey ginger marinade.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce or Coconut Aminos for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Fish Sauce optional
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Main Dish
  • 4 oz Salmon fillets skin on or off
  • 2 pieces Cedar Planks soaked in water before grilling
For Garnishing (optional)
  • 1 sprig Fresh dill
  • 2 slices Lemon

Equipment

  • grill
  • Cedar Planks
  • medium bowl
  • Zip-top Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak cedar planks in water for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
  2. Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and honey in a medium bowl. Whisk until well blended.
  3. Place salmon fillets in a zip-top bag, pour the marinade over, seal, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
  5. Remove cedar planks from water, pat dry, and place marinated salmon on the plank skin-side down.
  6. Place the prepared cedar plank with salmon on the grill and close the lid. Grill for 10 to 15 minutes.
  7. Remove cedar plank from grill, let salmon rest for a few minutes, and garnish with fresh dill and lemon slices if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Serve remaining salmon flaked over salads, grain bowls, or mixed into creamy pasta dishes for a quick meal.

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