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    Home » Entrees » Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon

    Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon

    Published: Feb 13, 2019 · Modified: Jun 15, 2021 by Wendie · 5 Comments

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    Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon is super moist and has a slightly smoky flavor.



    This Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon is marinated in soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar marinade. Super simple and adds so much flavor, and you get a fantastic smokiness from the smoldering wood.

    I know the thought of using a cedar plank can be intimidating but it really is easy or you may like my Herb Grilled Salmon. My family is obsessed with this salmon recipe. My son could eat it every day if I'd let him.  I usually serve this with a side of rice and a veggie, but they also make amazing tacos. Yumm!

    lt's very important to soak your cedar planks prior to cooking your salmon. Soaking it will cause the plank to smolder and create smoke. The salmon becomes slightly smokey from the cedar plank. Also the plank prevents the salmon from sticking to the grill and is easy to clean up.

    How to make this recipe

    • Start by mixing all your marinade ingredients in a small bowl
    • Place salmon in a dish and pour 1/2 of the mixture over salmon and marinate for 2 hours.
    • While the salmon is marinating place the cedar plank in a container and cover it with water. Soak cedar planks for 1-2 hours.
    • Heat grill on high and place cedar planks over direct heat for 1-2 minutes, flip and heat 1-2 more minutes.
    • Place salmon on cedar planks and grill for 15-18 minutes or until opaque and flakes with a fork.

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    Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon

    Wendie
    This Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon is marinated in a soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar marinade.
    4.49 from 27 votes
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    Prep Time 2 hours hrs
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
    Course Entrees
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 574 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 lbs salmon I use Atlantic
    • 1 cup soy sauce
    • 1/4 cup brown sugar
    • 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
    • 3 tablespoon garlic minced
    • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger grated
    • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 2 teaspoon cornstarch
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Lemons

    Instructions
     

    • Soak cedar plank in water for 1-2 hours.
    • In a small bowl combine soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes, and whisk until sugar is dissolved. Pour 1/2 of the marinade over the fish until well coated. Marinade in refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
    • Heat a small saucepan on medium-low heat and add the remaining marinade mixture. Whisk in the cornstarch until dissolved. Simmer sauce for 3-5 minutes or just until thickened.
    • Heat charcoal or gas grill on medium heat, Place soaked cedar plank on top of flames. Heat plank for 1-2 minutes then flip and heat another 1-2 minutes. Place salmon skin-side down on cedar plank. Season with salt and pepper. Grill over medium heat for about 12-15 minutes. Or until the salmon is just opaque in the center and flakes with a fork.
    • Brush some extra sauce on, add salt and pepper, and a squeeze of lemon if desired. Serve over rice.

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    Notes

    Cedar planks are usually carried by most grocery stores in the meat dept, or you can grab them here on Amazon!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4ServingsCalories: 574kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 56gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 3720mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g
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    1. Wendie

      July 10, 2022 at 4:56 pm

      Smoked salmon is already cooked, so it wouldn't work here.

    2. PEGGY

      July 09, 2022 at 11:19 pm

      Could you use smoked salmon?

    3. Wendie

      February 24, 2020 at 2:33 am

      Fantastic Kimberly, Its one of our families favorites 🙂

    4. Kimberly

      February 22, 2020 at 10:02 pm

      5 stars
      Loved it!!!🥰

    5. Wendie

      February 20, 2019 at 7:56 pm

      Soaking for 1-2 hours just ensures that enough water is absorbed to get a proper smoke from the planks.

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