Cedar Planked Salmon
Description
Cedar planking is a way of cooking salmon by placing it directly on soaked cedar planks on a hot grill. The cedar plank infuses the salmon with a gentle smoky flavor, making the fish taste more rich and complex. It's fantastic, and a great alternative to Smoked Salmon if you don't have a smoker!
Ingredients
- 3 (12 inch) untreated cedar planks
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 (2 pound) salmon fillets, skin removed
Directions
- Soak cedar planks for at least 1 hour in warm water. Soak longer if you have time.
- Stir soy sauce, vegetable oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, green onions, ginger, and garlic together in a shallow dish.
- Place salmon fillets in soy mixture and turn to coat. Cover and marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 1 hour refrigerated.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat. Place planks on the grill grate. Heat planks until they start to smoke and crackle just a little.
- Remove salmon from marinade and place on planks; discard marinade.
- Close grill cover. Grill salmon until it flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes; salmon will continue to cook after you remove it from the grill.