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Flavorful Cedar Plank Salmon with Maple Glaze

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A simple and delicious cedar plank salmon recipe featuring a sticky maple glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill, delivering tender, flaky fish with a smoky aroma.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (2-pound / 900 g) salmon fillet, skin on (fresh, wild-caught preferred)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cedar plank (6 x 12 inches / 15 x 30 cm), soaked in water for at least 1 hour

Instructions

  1. Soak the cedar plank in water for at least 1 hour to prevent burning and create steam during grilling.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes if using. Set aside.
  3. Pat the salmon fillet dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 375-400°F / 190-204°C). Place the soaked cedar plank on the grill grates and close the lid for 3-5 minutes until it starts to smolder and crackle.
  5. Place the salmon skin-side down on the cedar plank. Brush half of the maple glaze over the top of the fillet.
  6. Close the grill lid and cook for 15-20 minutes, basting once more with the remaining glaze halfway through. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  7. Carefully remove the plank from the grill using tongs or heat-resistant gloves. Let the salmon rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving directly from the plank.

Notes

Soak the cedar plank for at least 1 hour to prevent burning and create steam. Apply glaze halfway through grilling to avoid burning. Use indirect heat if possible to prevent charring. Let salmon rest before serving. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. If baking indoors, cook on soaked plank in 400°F oven for 20-25 minutes.

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