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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (223g) Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 327
Calories from Fat 174		(53%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 19.4g	29%
	Saturated Fat 2.8g	14%
	Monounsaturated Fat 11.4g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 87mg		29%
Sodium 115mg		4%
Potassium 616mg		17%
Total Carbohydrate 4.6g		1%
	Dietary Fiber 1.3g	5%
	Sugars 0.0g
Protein 34.1g		68%
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Cedar plank salmon

Recipe #28813 | 20 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: rockyp
May 18, 2002

This recipe's roots are with Pacific coast indian tribes who would cook and smoke their fish and seafood tied to wooden boards and placed near an open fire. This version is done on your barbecue and produces results that will have you running to the lumberyard and fish market regularly

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

4 (6 ounce) fresh atlantic salmon fillets, about 1 inch thick,skin removed
4 tablespoons roast garlic infused olive oil
4 tablespoons finely chopped shallots or red onions
fresh dill
1 lemon, cut in half
coarsely crushed black peppercorns
coarsely crushed pink peppercorns
coarse salt

Directions

1
Soak a 10 inch long, 6" to 8" wide, construction grade cedar plank 3/4" thick, in water for at least 24 hours before making the recipe.
2
Make sure you keep the wood submerged by weighing it down with cans.
3
Start your barbecue and heat it to high.
4
Rub the salmon filets all over with the oil, sprinkle each one with some of the shallots, top with a few sprigs of fresh dill and a squirt of lemon juice.
5
Finish with the crushed peppercorns.
6
Put the plank on the BBQ and sprinkle with a little coarse salt.
7
Close the cover for a couple of minutes or just until the top of the plank is nearly dry.
8
Note: Keep a spray bottle of water close at hand in case the wood starts to burn.
9
Place the filets on top of the plank.
10
If your BBQ has two burners, turn off the one beneath the wood.
11
If not, turn the heat to the lowest setting.
12
Close the cover and cook for about 10- 12 minutes or until nearly cooked all the way through.
13
Don't overcook.
14
Squeeze some lemon juice over the top, serve and enjoy.
15
The plank can only be used once.
16
Make sure it has stopped smoking and is well extinguished before disposing of it.

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From: usujason

On May 26, 2009

I made a simplified version of this tonight. This is a real winner. http://thesimpletable.com/archives/51

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From: Sophaholic

On Aug 25, 2006

I do have to admit that I was intimidated by the concept of plank grilling at first, but intrigued enough to give it a shot, and wow, did this one pay out! This is the BEST salmon I've had. So good that we made it two nights later for my in-laws, who also raved. We didn't have the peppercorns, so we modified seasonings a bit, but the strength of the recipe is in the way it's cooked. LOVE IT. Also, Rockyp, I liked the mini history lesson, too! It's so neat that you put the "roots" of the recipe on here.

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From: Tisherself

On Apr 16, 2009

I haven't tried this particular recipe yet so I can't rate it, but we cook on planks often, and I just want to add my two cents worth. The plank doesn't have to be soaked for 24 hours. As a matter of fact, it can be soaked as little as one hour. The less time it is soaked, the more smoke it makes for seasoning the food. And the board can be used over and over until it literally falls apart. Then, the parts of it can stay in the grill offering up a little more smoky flavor. We think it is a wonderful way to cook. We also use alder, oak, and hickory planks successfully.

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From: Kevlarturtle

On Jul 4, 2006

Wow! I practically live in the kitchen, but I'm fairly new to grilling. I followed this recipe exactly as written and the results were FAR better than I expected!! I think these directions are pretty fool-proof! I can't think of any reason to cook salmon any other way. This was so delicious.

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