How to Cedar Plank Salmon (6 Steps)

Cedar planking is a smoking method that cooks salmon directly on top of cedar planks instead of using wood chips on a barbecue grill. The wood infuses its smoky flavor into the salmon, which perfectly complements the richness of this dark-fleshed fish. Look for cedar planks where you buy wood chips for barbecuing. Choose your plank to allow for a 6-inch-by-6-inch space for each salmon fillet you cook.

Things You'll Need

  • Cedar plank for grilling
  • Water
  • Grill
  • Coarse salt
  • Salmon fillets
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Meat thermometer

Instructions

  1. Soak the cedar plank overnight in water.

  2. Heat a charcoal or gas grill to high heat with the grill grates directly above the heat source.

  3. Set the cedar plank directly over the heat source, and close the lid of the grill for two to three minutes.

  4. Turn over the cedar plank, and sprinkle the surface with a light coating of coarse salt.

  5. Rub both sides of the salmon fillets with olive oil, and set on top of the hot cedar plank.

  6. Lower the grill to medium heat and cook the salmon for 20 to 30 minutes in a covered grill. Insert a meat thermometer in the deepest part of the salmon fillet and remove the fish from the grill with it turns opaque, flakes with a fork and registers 135 degrees F.

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