How to Make Cedar Plank Salmon

Cedar plank salmon is the best salmon you will ever have. Its juicy and oh so delicious you will rethink every salmon recipe you have ever had. Yes, it is that good. And great news, it’s also super easy to make.

You will especially love this recipe if you are a smoked salmon fan. The cedar gives it a smokiness but also keeps it from drying out because the fish is not on direct heat and also because it is almost steamed while simultaneously being smoked in the marinating liquid.

This cedar plank salmon might just become your go to salmon recipe for all occasions; its quick enough for a weeknight dinner but delicious enough for company. So next time you are staring at a piece of salmon wondering what to do with it, try this cedar plank salmon recipe and become the master chef you are!

Suggested Wine Pairing:

Try my cedar plank salmon with a crisp sauvignon blanc to cut the richness and compliment the smokiness.

Ingredients:

1 cedar plank (you can find this at your local grocery store or from Amazon)

1 pound of salmon

1/4 cup of soy sauce

1 tablespoon of rice wine vinegar

Juice of 1/2 lime

2 tablespoons of sesame oil

1 tablespoon of green onions, finely chopped

1 teaspoon of ginger, minced

2 cloves of garlic, minced

Instructions:

1. Start by soaking the cedar plank for at least 30 minute but up to 2 hours.
2. While the plank is soaking, get the salmon marinating in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime, sesame oil, green onions, ginger and garlic. Leave it in the marinate for about 30 minutes.
3. Preheat your grill to medium heat. Remove the cedar from soaking and place the salmon on top of it. Drizzle any remaining marinade on top of the salmon.
4. Grill for 20 minutes, you will see a little smoke, but not to worry. That’s how it gets so tasty!

If you like this, be sure to try my slow roasted salmon!