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    Home » Grilling in the Nook

    Cedar Plank Sockeye Salmon

    Published: Sep 11, 2023 · Modified: Jul 18, 2024 by Zimmy · This post may contain Amazon and other affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Cedar Plank Sockeye Salmon. This wild sockeye salmon with lemon, garlic and Dijon is juicy, flaky and oh so flavourful.

    Cedar Plank Sockeye Salmon portioned in four with sauce and lemon slices. Served with grilled corn and tomatoes.

    An easy 25 minute recipe making it perfect for a weeknight meal (just remember to soak the plank before you go to work or a few hours before dinner).

    Ingredients

    Ingredients laid out to make a cedar planked salmon recipe.
    • Wild sockeye salmon fillet
    • Butter
    • Dijon
    • Honey
    • Garlic
    • Cilantro
    • Sea salt
    • Black pepper
    • Lemon juice

    For Serving

    • Lemon slices

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Soak a cedar plank in water for 3 to 4 hours.

    Preheat the grill to approximately 400°F

    Using a sharp knife, slice the salmon fillet into 4 equal portions.

    Dry the cedar plank of excess water, place it on the grill and close the lid. When the plank begins to smoke (in about 6-8 minutes) place the salmon skin side down on the plank.

    In a small bowl, mix the rest of the ingredients to make the sauce.

    Spoon the mixture evenly over the top of each salmon portion.

    Four salmon portions on a cedar plank with sauce ready to grill.

    Close the lid and cook for 12 to 15, or until desired doneness.

    Cooked sockeye salmon on a cedar plank.

    Serve with grilled lemon slices, tomatoes and corn or your favourite grilled veggies.

    A close up of a piece of salmon with sauce and a grilled lemon on a cedar plank.
    A tray with four pieces of cedar planked salmon served with grilled tomatoes and corn on the cob.

    Watch how this cedar plank sockeye salmon with grilled tomatoes and corn were made here.

    This Cedar Plank Sockeye Salmon was cooked on the Hestan Home Gas Grill with the support of my Hestan Culinary cookware. Proud Hestan Ambassador. Opinions in this post are my own.

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    If you get the chance to try this recipe, please drop back and leave us a comment and rating. We would love to know what you think.

    Cheers! James & Elaine

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    Cedar Plank Sockeye Salmon portioned in four with sauce and lemon slices. Served with grilled corn and tomatoes.

    Cedar Plank Sockeye Salmon

    This Wild Sockeye Salmon with lemon, garlic and Dijon is juicy, flaky and oh so flavourful. An easy 25 minute recipe making it perfect for a weeknight meal (just remember to soak the plank before you go to work or a few hours before dinner).
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Inactive time 4 hours hrs
    Total Time 4 hours hrs 35 minutes mins
    Course Dinner, Entree, Main Course
    Cuisine Canada
    Servings 4 People

    Equipment

    • 1 Cedar Grilling Plank

    Ingredients
      

    • 1- pound wild sockeye salmon fillet
    • 1 ½ tablespoons butter melted
    • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 2 tablespoons cilantro
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

    For garnish

    • 4 lemon slices grilled

    Instructions
     

    • Soak a cedar plank in water for 3 to 4 hours.
    • Preheat the grill to approximately 400°F
    • Using a sharp knife, slice the salmon fillet into 4 equal portions.
    • Dry the cedar plank of excess water, place it on the grill and close the lid. When the plank begins to smoke (in about 1-2 minutes) place the salmon skin side down on the plank.
    • In a small bowl, mix the rest of the ingredients to make the sauce.
    • Spoon the mixture evenly over the top of each salmon portion.
    • Close the lid and cook for 12 to 15, or until desired doneness.
    • Serve with grilled lemon slices, tomatoes and corn or your favourite grilled veggies.

    Video

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    1. Shanley steuart

      September 11, 2023 at 10:10 pm

      5 stars
      Can’t wait to try this recipe!

      Reply
      • Zimmy

        September 12, 2023 at 3:10 pm

        Yay, we love to hear that!
        Have a great day 🙂
        Elaine & James

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