Canadian Cedar-Planked Salmon

This Canadian cedar-planked salmon recipe uses a traditional method to slow-cook and smoke the fish. Use only untreated cedar planks for best results.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 388 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Submerge cedar plank in water; soak 12 hours to overnight.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Rub salmon with oil; arrange on the plank. Top salmon with onion, lemon slices, and peppercorns.

Step 4

Cook on the preheated grill, covered, until salmon is opaque and easily flakes with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes.