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Flavorful Cedar Plank Salmon with Maple Glaze

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A simple and delicious grilled salmon recipe featuring a sweet maple glaze and smoky cedar plank flavor, perfect for summer grilling or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces / 170 grams each), skin-on
  • 1 cedar plank (soaked for at least 1 hour)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) pure maple syrup, preferably grade A
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon (5 grams) kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 gram) freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Soak the cedar plank in water for at least 1 hour before grilling to prevent burning and to produce smoky aroma.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, and fresh lemon juice until smooth.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 375°F (190°C). If using charcoal, let coals burn down to steady heat with glowing embers.
  5. Place the soaked cedar plank directly over the heat source on the grill. Close the lid and allow it to start smoking and crackling for 3-5 minutes.
  6. Carefully place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the plank. Brush the top of each fillet generously with the maple glaze.
  7. Grill with the lid closed for approximately 15-18 minutes, brushing with additional glaze every 5 minutes. Watch for plank edges to char but keep plank mostly intact.
  8. Check for doneness: salmon should be opaque and flake easily with a fork. Use a meat thermometer to check for internal temperature of 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare.
  9. Remove the plank from the grill using tongs or a spatula. Let the salmon rest for 3-5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute and glaze to set.
  10. Garnish with chopped fresh dill and serve directly on the cedar plank or transfer to plates.

Notes

Soak the cedar plank for at least 1 hour to prevent burning. Brush glaze lightly and often to avoid flare-ups. Keep grill lid closed to trap smoke and heat. Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness. If glaze bubbles aggressively or blackens, lower grill heat. Keep a spray bottle of water handy for flare-ups. For oven cooking, bake at 400°F (205°C) for 15-18 minutes on soaked plank.

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