Cedar-Plank Salmon
Rich with flavor, this salmon takes on a light, smoky woodiness from grilling on a cedar plank, for a lovely pairing of earth and ocean.
Servings 6
Equipment
- 1 grill
Ingredients
- 2 Tb. Spicy Beer Mustard
- 2 Tb Buzz Savories Honey
- 1 tsp. Minced Rosemary
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest - grated
- 1 2 lb. salmon fillet with skin (1 1/2-2 inches thick)
- ½ tsp. each of salt and pepper
Instructions
Grill Prep:
- Soak cedar grilling plank in water to cover 2 hours, keeping it immersed. Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas). Open vents on bottom and lid of charcoal grill.
Recipe:
- Stir together mustard, honey, rosemary, lemon zest, and ½ tsp each of salt and pepper.2 Tb. Spicy Beer Mustard, 2 Tb Buzz Savories Honey, 1 tsp. Minced Rosemary, 1 Tablespoon lemon zest - grated, ½ tsp. each of salt and pepper
- Spread mixture on flesh side of salmon and let stand at room temperature 15 minutes.1 2 lb. salmon fillet with skin (1 1/2-2 inches thick)
- Put salmon on plank, skin side down (if salmon is too wide for plank, fold in thinner side to fit).
- Grill with lid covering the salmon until salmon is just cooked through and edges are browned, 13 to 15 minutes. Let salmon stand on plank 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Salmon can be grilled without plank over indirect heat for 8 to 15 minutes.