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Flavorful Cedar Plank Salmon Recipe with Easy Sweet Maple Glaze

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This cedar plank salmon recipe combines smoky cedar aroma with a sweet maple glaze, delivering a tender, flavorful, and family-approved grilled salmon perfect for quick weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets, about 6 ounces (170 grams) each (wild-caught if possible)
  • 1 untreated cedar plank, soaked in water for at least 1 hour
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) pure maple syrup (Grade A preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste (kosher salt recommended)
  • Fresh dill or parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Soak the cedar plank in water for at least 1 hour to prevent burning and release smoky aroma. If short on time, soak in hot water for 30 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to prepare the maple glaze. Set aside.
  3. Preheat grill to medium heat, about 375°F (190°C).
  4. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Lightly brush each fillet with olive oil and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
  5. Remove cedar plank from water and pat dry on one side. Place salmon skin-side down on the dry side of the plank. Brush the top of the fillets generously with the maple glaze.
  6. Place the plank on the grill grates. Close the lid and cook for 20-25 minutes, basting with extra glaze every 7-8 minutes. 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 oven mitts. Let salmon rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped dill or parsley before serving.

Notes

Soak the cedar plank thoroughly to prevent flare-ups. Baste the salmon multiple times during grilling to build a sticky, flavorful glaze. Use a meat thermometer to ensure salmon reaches 145°F (63°C). Cedar planks can be reused once or twice if cleaned and soaked properly. If using an oven, bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes on the soaked plank.

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