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Grilled salmon on a charred cedar plank with spices and seasoning.
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How To Cook Cedar Plank Salmon

This cedar plank salmon recipe with lemon pepper dijon mustard to season is just beautiful and SO easy. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Soaking Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Author: Lindsey Baruch

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1-2 cedar planks soaked for 2 hours-overnight
  • 1 pound salmon either as a big filet, or cut into two filets
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 lemon zest save the lemon to juice after cooking
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • First, soak and prep your cedar plank. Soak your cedar plank(s) in warm water overnight, or least 2-3 hours beforehand. This helps the plank not burn when it's cooking. I will place the planks submerged in water usually on a baking sheet. I will add a cup or pot on top to weigh it down to make sure the planks are submerged.
  • Second, season your salmon and heat your grill or oven to 400 degrees!
    Raw salmon fillet seasoned with salt, pepper, and lemon zest on a cedar plank.
  • Place your salmon skin-side down on the plank. Heat your grill (I'm using a gas grill!) but you can also cook this in the oven at 400 degrees on the cedar plank.
  • Season with salt, black pepper, olive oil and dijon mustard. Spread evenly to coat the salmon.
    Salmon fillet seasoned on a cedar plank, ready to be cooked.
  • Third, grill salmon. On medium-high heat on the grill, cook your salmon until cooked on the inside. You can use a thermometer to make sure it reaches 130-140 degrees (depending on your doneness preference)! In the oven, keep at 400 degrees until fully cooked.
    Grilled salmon on a charred cedar plank with spices and seasoning.
  • Lastly, remove from the cedar plank and serve! Transfer your salmon to a platter once it is not as hot to handle off the cedar plank to serve with any of your favorite roasted vegetables, salads or grains!
    Grilled salmon topped with herbs, served alongside fresh green arugula leaves.

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 183mg | Potassium: 1125mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg