This Cedar Plank Smoked Salmon is easy and is our best grilled salmon recipe. Learn how to use cedar grilling planks for this cedar plank salmon grill dish and serve it with our homemade mango salsa.
Cedar Planked Smoked Salmon is our all-time favorite way to cook a gorgeous salmon fillet. It’s quick and easy and we can have a healthy dinner on the table in no time at all. Smoked salmon can be on the pricey side but if you have a few little tricks up your sleeve, your family can enjoy this gourmet dish for a fraction of the cost.
How to use cedar grilling planks:
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The best way to use cedar grilling planks is to soak them for 30 minutes to an hour prior to using. Place salmon, pork or item of your chose on the wet planks and carefully lay them on a hot grill.
These Cedar grilling planks can be found in most kitchen shops. But they can also be ordered online. It’s easier and we can always keep a supply around inexpensively so you can enjoy this best grilled salmon recipe anytime. These cedar planks can be bought in several size packages, we order the Package of 8 it’s more cost-efficient. But they also come in packages of several different sizes.
The Best Grilled Salmon Recipe:
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This smoked salmon is seasoned with store-bought teriyaki sauce and smoked for about 10 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 4 Salmon Fillets
- 1/4 cup Teriyaki sauce
- Mango Salsa Recipe
Equipment Needed:
- Hot Grill with lid
- Cedar Grilling Planks
How to make cedar plank salmon on the grill
While the planks are soaking, place salmon fillets in a marinade dish and pour the teriyaki sauce over them.
Spray a small amount of cooking spray on the soaked planks. Then place the salmon fillets skin side down on them.
Carefully place the soaked cedar planks with the salmon on a hot grill. And close the lid to trap the aromatic smoke.
Cook for about 10 minutes until the salmon is done. It should be flaky but not dry and the internal temperature of 145 degrees measured in the thickest part of the fillet. (you could use an instant-read thermometer) Remove from the grill while still on the planks.
This cedar plank salmon grill to perfection and it is golden brown and flaky. The cedar gives the fish that gorgeous sheen and a light smoky taste.
You can have a cedar planked smoked salmon gourmet meal and not break the bank using these tips. Just keep an eye out for salmon on sale or at your local market and enjoy this easy dish as often as you wish.
Other Fish and Seafood Recipes:
- Baja Fish Tacos with a creamy chipotle sauce
- Salmon Patties
- Shrimp Scampi in a foil package
- Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers
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Cedar Plank Smoked Salmon Grill
Make this Cedar Plank Smoked Salmon with our best grilled salmon recipe. How to use cedar grilling planks for this cedar plank salmon grill dish with mango salsa
Servings: 4
Calories: 200kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Salmon Fillets
- 1/4 cup Teriyaki sauce
- Cedar Grilling Planks
- Mango Salsa Recipe
Instructions
- Soak Cedar planks completely submerged in water for at least 30 minutes before cooking
- Place salmon fillets in a plastic baggie or marinade container and pour teriyaki sauce over them.
- Heat grill to high
- Lightly spray cooking oil on planks and place salmon fillets on planks, do not crowd the fillets. So to allow plenty of room for smoke to circulate on every side of each one.
- Place planks containing fillets on the grill and close the grill for about 10 minutes
- Check for doneness, the salmon fillet should be flaky and cooked completely. Remove the entire plank with salmon.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Potassium: 41mg | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.3mg
Claire
Tuesday 20th of March 2012
Cedar planked is one of our fav ways to prepare salmon. Can't wait to try the mango salsa with it next time. And we get our salmon from Costco. It is quite good.
MM
Tuesday 20th of March 2012
I've only done cedar planked salmon a handful of times--don't know why I don't do this more often since it's so good. Sounds like a winner with the mango salsa.
Cassidy
Thursday 15th of March 2012
This recipe seriously looks delish!
Nann
Friday 9th of March 2012
What a GREAT recipe. My husband would absolutely LOVE this. I just hope I can find those neat planks. I've seen it done before but haven't done it myself. And the salsa sounds like it is delish.
Hanna
Monday 27th of February 2012
This salmon looks delicious and healthy too.