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Flavorful Cedar Plank Salmon with Maple Glaze

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A simple yet impressive cedar plank salmon recipe featuring a sweet and tangy maple glaze that keeps the fish moist and flavorful. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each), preferably wild-caught
  • 1 untreated, food-grade cedar plank (8x12 inches), soaked in water for at least 1 hour
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Fresh dill or parsley, roughly chopped for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Soak the cedar plank in cold water for at least 1 hour, up to 3 hours if possible, to prevent burning.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lemon juice to make the glaze.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium heat (around 350°F / 175°C) and set up for indirect cooking.
  4. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Lightly brush both sides with olive oil, then season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  5. Place salmon skin-side down on the soaked cedar plank.
  6. Brush the top of each salmon fillet generously with the maple glaze.
  7. Place the cedar plank with salmon over indirect heat on the grill. Close the lid and cook for 20–25 minutes, checking for doneness starting at 20 minutes. Salmon should flake easily and reach 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare.
  8. Carefully remove the cedar plank from the grill using tongs or a spatula. Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes.
  9. Sprinkle freshly chopped dill or parsley over the salmon before serving.

Notes

Soak the cedar plank for at least 1 hour to prevent burning and to steam the salmon gently. Use low-sodium soy sauce for moderate saltiness. Let salmon rest after grilling to redistribute juices. For a crispier skin, finish skin-side down on grill grates for 1-2 minutes after removing the plank. If no grill is available, bake on soaked cedar plank at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes.

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