Cedar Plank-Smoked Salmon

Rating: 4.83 stars
6 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 5
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

Salmon is a delicate fish that does well when lightly smoked and gently seasoned. Cooking it on a plank over a live fire gives it a great smoky flavor while letting it hold its shape.

By Bush Cook

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Recipe Summary

prep:
10 mins
cook:
1 hr
total:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Preheat the smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.

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  • Combine butter, garlic, 3 sprigs dill, and salt in a heat-proof dish. Place in the smoker until butter is melted and infused with flavor, at least 20 minutes. Remove from the smoker.

  • Lay salmon on the plank of wood. Brush salmon with the flavored butter. Season with salt and pepper. Place in the smoker and close the door.

  • Cook salmon until easily flaked with a fork, about 40 minutes. Check at 10-minute intervals and baste with butter.

  • Serve garnished with lemon slices, remaining dill, and remaining flavored butter.

Cook's Note:

Bake salmon in the oven instead of a smoker if preferred.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
336 calories; protein 21.5g; carbohydrates 3.8g; fat 26.9g; cholesterol 109.7mg; sodium 637.2mg. Full Nutrition
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JustYummy
Rating: 4 stars
04/14/2018
I nice flavor and one variation of cooking with a wood plank. Home Depot actually sells the cedar planks for cooking and they come in a package of 8 for about $7. I myself like to use the cedar plank on a gas grill ( Bar B Q ) with my Salmon covered in Hellman's mayonnaise and sprinkled with the table blend of Mrs. Dash. It's Awesome!!! Read More
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  • 5 star values: 5
  • 4 star values: 1
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JustYummy
Rating: 4 stars
04/13/2018
I nice flavor and one variation of cooking with a wood plank. Home Depot actually sells the cedar planks for cooking and they come in a package of 8 for about $7. I myself like to use the cedar plank on a gas grill ( Bar B Q ) with my Salmon covered in Hellman's mayonnaise and sprinkled with the table blend of Mrs. Dash. It's Awesome!!! Read More
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Mike Mickey
Rating: 5 stars
07/22/2019
Very simple and easy recipe only change; a dash of lemon pepper. The cedar planks add a hint of wood flavor to the fish. Had weekend guests dinner for 6 along with steamed asparagus topped with lemon zest and a brown tomato/avocado salad. My friend Cathy kept quiet apparently she doesn't care for salmon but she loved it! Read More
Catherine Newton Johnson
Rating: 5 stars
06/27/2019
Super easy and super good! Can't wait to do this again! Read More
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linda smitj
Rating: 5 stars
02/08/2019
Super good!!! Read More
zhra
Rating: 5 stars
04/16/2019
Wow amazing. Read More
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