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A beautifully grilled cedar plank salmon fillet generously topped with fresh herbs and spices, ready to serve.

Cedar Plank Salmon With Fresh Herbs

This recipe features salmon cooked on a cedar plank with fresh herbs, offering a smoky flavor and moist texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Soaking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 6-ounce Salmon fillets skin on
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
For the Herb Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh dill chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh chives chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest

Equipment

  • Cedar plank
  • Grill
  • Small bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Soak the cedar plank in water for at least 30 minutes. This prevents it from burning on the grill.
  2. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400-450°F or 200-230°C).
  3. While the plank is soaking, prepare the herb topping. In a small bowl, combine the chopped dill, parsley, chives, minced garlic, and lemon zest.
  4. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush each fillet with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Place the soaked cedar plank directly on the preheated grill grates. Place the salmon fillets on top of the cedar plank.
  6. Close the grill lid and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your salmon fillets.
  7. Remove the cedar plank with the salmon from the grill. Sprinkle the herb mixture evenly over the cooked salmon fillets.
  8. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 3mg

Notes

You can adjust the herbs to your preference. Other good options include thyme, rosemary, or basil. Ensure your cedar plank is fully submerged during soaking to prevent flare-ups.

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