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Flavorful Cedar Plank Salmon with Maple Glaze

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A simple and delicious grilled salmon recipe using a cedar plank and a sweet maple glaze that infuses smoky and rich flavors, perfect for impressing guests with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets, 6 ounces (170g) each, wild-caught preferred
  • 1 large food-grade cedar plank, soaked in water for at least 1 hour
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) pure maple syrup, Grade A amber
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • A handful of chopped fresh dill or parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Soak the cedar plank in water for at least 1 hour to prevent burning; optionally add a splash of apple cider vinegar to the soaking water for extra aroma.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper until smooth and slightly runny.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium heat, about 350°F (175°C). If using charcoal, wait until coals are covered with gray ash.
  4. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place fillets skin-side down on the soaked cedar plank.
  5. Brush a generous layer of the maple glaze over the top of each fillet, reserving some glaze for basting.
  6. Place the cedar plank with salmon directly over the grill grates. Close the lid and cook for 12-15 minutes, brushing on another layer of glaze after 8 minutes.
  7. Check for doneness: salmon should be opaque, flake easily with a fork, and reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  8. Remove the plank from the grill and let the salmon rest for 3-5 minutes.
  9. Garnish with fresh chopped dill or parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Soak the cedar plank thoroughly to prevent flare-ups and to infuse gentle smoke flavor. Brush the glaze twice during cooking to build flavor and keep the salmon moist. Use tongs or heat-resistant gloves to handle the hot plank safely. If the plank smokes excessively, move it to indirect heat. For oven cooking, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes on the soaked plank.

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