Canadian Cedar Planked Salmon

Planked salmon is a method of cooking and smoking salmon that has been used for many years. Make sure to use natural (no preservatives) red cedar. The salmon is slow cooked, which produces a rich, smoky flavor. Guests enjoy the wonderful taste of this specially prepared salmon.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 388 Calories

Ingredients

• 6 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
• 1 lemon, sliced
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large red onion, chopped
• 24x8x1 inch untreated cedar plank
• ½ tablespoon black peppercorns, crushed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Submerge untreated cedar plank in water. Soak approximately 12 hours, or overnight.

Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Place prepared plank on the grill, and sprinkle with coarse salt. Cover grill and heat plank 2 to 3 minutes, until dry. Adjust grill temperature for medium heat.

Step 3

Rub salmon filets with olive oil. Arrange on the plank. Top salmon with red onion, lemon slices and black peppercorns.

Step 4

Cook salmon, covered, 10 to 12 minutes, or until opaque and easily flaked with a fork.