Cedar Plank Salmon

Name: Cedar Plank Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 inch) cedar plank; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon dried dill weed; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 3 tablespoons water; 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, with skin; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Rating: 4.5 stars

44 Ratings
33 Reviews
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Cedar plank salmon can be baked in the oven or barbequed on the grill with this easy recipe.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

30 mins

additional:

2 hrs

total:

2 hrs 40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Soak the cedar plank in water for at least 2 hours and up to 12.

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Step 2

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C), or see Footnote for grilling instructions.
Step 3

Place the salmon on the plank, skin-side down. In a small bowl, stir together the sesame oil, brown sugar, dill weed and sesame seeds. Stir in just enough water to make it liquid. Season with pepper and soy sauce if desired. Spoon the mixture over the salmon so it is fully coated.
Step 4

Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the fillet can be flaked with a fork.

Grilling Instructions:

Preheat a grill to medium heat. Place plank with fish on the grate and cover. Grill for about 25 minutes, or until fish can be flaked with a fork.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

429 calories; protein 34.5g; carbohydrates 14.2g; fat 26.3g; cholesterol 99.1mg; sodium 329.6mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (33)

Most helpful positive review

Lonnie

01/21/2008

I've made this recipe several times now... mostly at the request of my wife. When I say 'several times', I mean about twice a week for a month. This was my first cedar plank recipe and I was very pleased with the results. What an incredible flavor! Thank you. Read More

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Jeff Campbell

11/15/2007

Meh. It was decent at best. Needs more flavors. I marinated the fish for an hour and it still didn't pick up enough flavor. Maybe fresh dill next time? Read More

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(8)

44 Ratings

5 star values: 33
4 star values: 5
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 2

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Lonnie

01/20/2008

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ABALONE25

11/25/2007

This recipe was delish! Note that the spice mixture is not for marinating, but it's more of a thick sauce for topping the salmon during cooking. We did ours on the grill and served with the leftover sauce. Very good. Read More

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carol

07/10/2007

EXCELLENT!! This is the perfect recipe as shown - no changes! Read More

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Chef N00b

02/11/2008

Awesome! I opted to include all of the option ingredients. I should have added the soy sauce at the very end my sauce got a bit runny. I didn't even need to add water after adding some lemon juice and the soy sauce. Delicious sauce and perfect moist flakey salmon. It's a cooold February here in Wisconsin so no grilling - worked great in the oven. Looking forward to trying it on the grill! Read More

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Michael Dinsmore

09/09/2009

I used fresh dill and wild caught salmon. I'm not sure a farm raised salmon has the strength of flavor to stand up to the flavors in the sauce. Also, I think make sure to plank it--I think the cedar adds to the flavor balance. Next time, I might reduce the sugar--salmon as a fish doesn't generally need it. This is my go-to recipe for planking, and I think suits NW caught wild steelhead salmon very well. Read More

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MaggieMay

09/09/2009

This was an absolute hit! I made it for my boyfriends family out at the cabin. We all loved it! I changed a couple of things. I made the brine and marinated in a large tupperware container for 2 days before grilling and I also added 3 gloves of fresh garlic minced - I'm a garlic lover:)We always soak the cedar plank for at least 8 hours before using on the BBQ Read More

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Somertyme08

09/21/2009

I don't eat fish - but my husband loves it - so I'm always looking for good recipes to suprise him with. This one is now his favorite! We've made it several times since I stumbled across it and he loves it!! Read More

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ALYJABR

09/07/2007

I have made this recipe so many times I've lost count. It is my families favorite Salmon recipe. I have never made it on a plank however. I just grill it on a piece of foil. A real treat!!! Read More

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Jeff Campbell

11/14/2007

Meh. It was decent at best. Needs more flavors. I marinated the fish for an hour and it still didn't pick up enough flavor. Maybe fresh dill next time? Read More

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Cedar Plank Salmon

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 428.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 69 %

carbohydrates: 5 %

dietary fiber: 7 %

sugars:

fat: 40 %

saturated fat: 24 %

cholesterol: 33 %

vitamin a iu: 2 %

niacin equivalents: 149 %

vitamin b6: 71 %

vitamin c: 46 %

folate: 12 %

calcium: 8 %

iron: 9 %

magnesium: 23 %

potassium: 20 %

sodium: 13 %

thiamin: 61 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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01/20/2008

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ABALONE25

11/25/2007

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carol

07/10/2007

EXCELLENT!! This is the perfect recipe as shown - no changes!

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02/11/2008

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Michael Dinsmore

09/09/2009

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MaggieMay

09/09/2009

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Somertyme08

09/21/2009

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ALYJABR

09/07/2007

I have made this recipe so many times I've lost count. It is my families favorite Salmon recipe. I have never made it on a plank however. I just grill it on a piece of foil. A real treat!!!

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Jeff Campbell

11/14/2007

Meh. It was decent at best. Needs more flavors. I marinated the fish for an hour and it still didn't pick up enough flavor. Maybe fresh dill next time?

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