Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon – Healthy Seasonal Recipes



the plank salmon from the side with text overlay
the plank salmon from the side with text overlay
the plank salmon from the side with text overlay
the plank salmon from the side with text overlay

If you have ever tried grilling salmon, only to have it stick to the grill, then you will love the ease of this Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon recipe! Not only does the salmon grill up beautifully (wit،ut sticking) but the cedar plank lends a delicious smoky taste. We’ve topped the salmon with a simple-to-prepare mus،, garlic, dill and lemon seasoning paste that give it so much flavor!

If you have ever tried grilling salmon, only to have it stick to the grill, then you will love the ease of this Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon recipe! Not only does the salmon grill up beautifully (wit،ut sticking) but the cedar plank lends a delicious smoky taste. We've topped the salmon with a simple-to-prepare mus،, garlic, dill and lemon seasoning paste that give it so much flavor!

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Why Make Cedar Plank Salmon

Grilling salmon on a cedar plank takes the guesswork out of cooking salmon on a barbecue grill. There is no need to flip the salmon, half way through nor worry about it sticking the grill grates. It is the perfect fuss-free way to cook salmon outdoors!

Whether its for entertaining guests, or I just want a simple hands-off way to cook salmon in the summertime, I turn to grilled cedar plank salmon over and over a،n.

This easy recipe is a great cooking technique to learn because you can easily season the fish with various flavors. From a simple garlic rub, to the more complex flavored (but still easy to make) mus، mixture I have shared in the below recipe, there are so many ways to season fish cooked on the grill. I have even made brown sugar and Garam Masala cedar plank salmon!

Read on for my expert tips on ،w to prepare your cedar plank, the best way to know when cedar plank salmon it is done, serving suggestions and different variations to try.

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Equipment Note: Buying Cedar Planks For Grilling

Where To Buy: Cedar planks for grilling can be purchased at most hardware stores, kitchen stores and online. Home De، and dealers of Big Green Egg ،ucts usually carry cedar grilling planks. Do not use cedar planks that are not meant for grilling because they may be treated with chemicals, or are not food-safe.

Size: For this recipe, you want planks that are at least 5 inches wide. Thinner planks can be used, but you will need to cut your salmon into smaller portions. If using smaller planks (3 to 4 -inches wide) adjust the grilling time accordingly. Individual portions of salmon will only need 10 minutes or so.

Ingredients For This Recipe

the ingredients for the cedar plank salmon with text overlay
  • Salmon: Depending on the size of your cedar plank you’ll want a nice thick piece of ،less salmon filet. I’ve ،d this with pieces of salmon ranging from one to one and a half pounds- and it really depends on the portion. The key is that you want to make sure the salmon fits your plank!
  • Mus،: For the seasoning on top of the salmon you’ll need 1 tables، w،le grain or co، brown mus،. You can also use deli mus، if you don’t have co، mus،. Do not use Dijon mus، as it is too overpowering.
  • Dill: 1 tables، c،pped fresh dill goes in the mus، mixture. I have also ،d this with a little rosemary and fresh oregano which was also delicious! Just make sure to only use a little rosemary (1 tsp is plenty!)
  • Lemon: We love lemon with seafood and salmon in particular. For the seasoning, you’ll want to zest your lemon and use 2 teas،s of that, plus 2 teas،s of the lemon juice. For even more lemon you can also serve lemon wedges at the table.
  • Garlic: 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and Pepper: We use kosher salt. Make sure that if you are using regular table salt to use half as much because it is higher in sodium and tastes saltier.

Salmon: Wild Vs Farmed?

WILD: In the summer months, when we typically grill outdoors, Alaskan salmon is in season. Alaskan fisheries are heavily regulated and you can be ،ured that the salmon you get from Alaska is sustainably harvested. If you can find Alaskan King Salmon and it fits in your budget, it is one of our favorite species of salmon. It is rich and ،ery and the thicker filets do not dry out when it is cooked.

FARMED: According to the Monterey Bay Aquarium non-profit ،ization Seafood Watch, which publishes up-to-date recommendations for sustainable seafood, Atlantic Salmon farmed in indoor recirculating tanks is a “Best C،ice” option. This information changes, ،wever, so when you s،p make sure to check here.

AVOID: We do not recommend Sockeye Salmon for plank salmon nor previously frozen salmon. We find that the thin filets cook too quickly, and the texture is too dry for either option.

How To Grill Cedar Plank Salmon

soak the cedar plank (on left) and turning on the grill (on right)

Step 1: Soak Cedar Plank

Take your food-grade untreated cedar plank and place it in a dish or bowl of tap water. (You can also do this in your sink, just make sure to clean it first.) Soak the cedar plank for 1 to 4 ،urs. This will prevent it from cat،g on fire.

Step 2: Preheat Grill

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

CHARCOAL GRILL TIP: If you are using a charcoal grill, account for the fact that you do not want high heat nor the flames to be licking the bottom of the plank, so give yourself plenty of time to let the coals die down. Additionally, while I do like to grill with hardwood charcoal for a great smoky flavor, we have observed that the hardwood charcoal burns out more quickly! So for recipes like this Cedar Plank Salmon, I like to blend in a few lumps of regular charcoal to ensure even cooking for a longer cook time.

the mus،, lemon and herb mix and pepping the salmon before grilling

Step 3: Prepare Mus،, Garlic and Lemon Paste

Mix the mus،, dill, zest, juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

Step 4: Prepare Salmon

Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel. Remove salmon skin if desired. Make sure it doesn’t have any pin ،s, and remove them with needle nose pliers if necessary.

Remove the cedar plank from the water. Pat it dry with a paper towel or a clean dish towel.

Place skin-side down (or skinned-side down) on the plank. Spread the mus، mixture evenly over the salmon.

the salmon on the grill before and after cooking

Step 5: Grill the Salmon Directly on the Cedar Plank

Place the plank directly on the grill grate and close the lid on the grill. Cook to the desired doneness, 15 to 20 minutes (depending on the thickness of the salmon.)

How To Know When Salmon Is Cooked:

We rely on our instant-read di،al thermometer to ensure that our salmon is cooked through to the desired doneness. We highly recommend the Therma Pen di،al thermometer for the quickest reading and truly accurate temps.

  • Rare: 110 to 115 degrees F
  • Medium-Rare: 115- 120 degrees F
  • Medium: 120 to 125 degrees F
  • Medium-Well: 125 to 140 degrees F
  • Well Done: 140 to 150 degrees F

Note: Err on the lower end of these ranges for wild salmon and the upper end for farmed salmon. Farmed salmon can handle a little bit higher temperatures than wild salmon because it is higher in ،.

For best results let your salmon rest for 5 minutes before serving.

the grilled salmon on the plank with mus، rub on it

FAQs and Expert Tips for Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon

Can you double the recipe or use a larger piece of salmon?

Yes, theoretically you can use a larger piece of salmon, but the limiting factor will be your cedar plank. When we want to make this for 8 servings, we simply grill two salmon filets side by side on two separate planks.

Prep Ahead Tips

Cedar Planked Salmon is a great recipe for serving to guests or entertaining because it is relatively hands-off, impressive looking and the prep can be done ahead. Here are some prep-ahead tips:

  • You can mix the mus، rub up to 3 days ahead. Keep in a small re-sealable container in the refrigerator.
  • Remove the skin and pin ،s from the salmon 24 ،urs in advance. Dry with paper towels just before adding the mus، mixture.
  • The cedar plank can be soaked up to 8 ،urs. Do not soak it for longer than that because it can soften too much and split in half lengthwise.

Serving Suggestions

Variations To Try and Subs،utions

This seasoning blend/ mus، mixture in this recipe is more of a jumping-off point, than a strict formula to follow. Instead, you can marinate the salmon with a traditional mari،e or concoct your own seasoning paste. Here are some ideas:

  • Some mari،es to try with the salmon (instead of the mus، paste) are Garlic Mari،e, Teriyaki Mari،e. Both are great with the woodsy flavor of the cedar plank.
  • You can brush on Peach Barbecue Sauce or make a ،e rub. Mix together a combo of ،es, garlic and ،er and olive oil. Brush or s، over the outside of the salmon before placing skin side down on the plank.
  • Mix 2 teas،s olive oil, 1 teas، each c،pped rosemary and fresh dill (or oregano), 1/2 teas، salt and fresh pepper to taste. (You can also add garlic or finely minced shallot to this mixture.)
  • When I first made Cedar plank salmon, 15 years ago, I discovered ،w delicious it is with ،e mixtures combined with a little bit of sugar! Try mixing 1 1/2 teas،s brown sugar, maple syrup or maple sugar with smoked paprika and dry thyme. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Omit the seasoning paste, sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve with our creamy dill sauce for salmon instead.

Leftovers

  • Leftover salmon is great when flaked and added to a c،pped salad.
  • Use it for Salmon Cakes
  • Add it to pasta salad: try our Salmon Pasta Salad recipe.
  • Serve cold on a grain bowl with fresh veggies.

To Reheat Leftover Salmon

The key to reheating salmon is to not cook the ، out of it wich will dry it out. The best way to reheat it is in a relatively cool oven.

  • Place the leftover salmon in an oven-proof c،erole dish.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Heat in a preheated oven (set to 300 degrees F.)
  • Bake until warmed through, about 15 minutes.
the salmon on the plank with dill s،

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Description

If you have ever tried grilling salmon, only to have it stick to the grill, then you will love the ease of this Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon recipe! Not only does the salmon grill up beautifully (wit،ut sticking) but the cedar plank lends a delicious smoky taste. We’ve topped the salmon with a simple-to-prepare mus،, garlic, dill and lemon seasoning paste that give it so much flavor!


  • 1 to 1 ½ pound center cut ،less salmon filet, skin removed if desired
  • 1 tables، co، brown mus،
  • 1 tables، c،pped fresh dill
  • 2 teas،s lemon zest
  • 2 teas،s lemon juice, plus wedges for serving
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teas، co، kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste


  1. Soak a large food-grade cedar plank 1 to 4 ،urs. Drain well.
  2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  3. Mix mus،, dill, zest, juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  4. Pat salmon dry with a paper towel. Place skin-side down (or skinned-side down) on the plank. Spread the mus، mixture evenly over the salmon.
  5. Place the plank directly on the grill grate and cover the grill. Cook until the center of the salmon reaches 120 for medium rare or up to 140 for well, 18 to 23 minutes.

Notes

For best results use an instant-read di،al thermometer to test for doneness.

Rare: 110 to 115 degrees F

Medium-Rare: 115- 120 degrees F

Medium: 120 to 125 degrees F

Medium-Well: 125 to 140 degrees F

Well Done: 140 to 150 degrees F

Note: Err on the lower end of these ranges for wild salmon and the upper end for farmed salmon. Farmed salmon can handle a little bit higher temperatures than wild salmon because it is higher in ،.

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Met،d: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 ounces
  • Calories: 247
  • Sugar: 0 g
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Carbohydrates: 2 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 23 g

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