Canadian Cedar Planked Salmon Recipe
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Canadian Cedar Planked Salmon

By: SWIZZLESTICKS 
"Planked salmon is a method of cooking and smoking salmon that has been used for many years. Make sure to use natural (no preservatives) red cedar. The salmon is slow cooked, which produces a rich, smoky flavor. Guests enjoy the wonderful taste of this specially prepared salmon."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (35)

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Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
12 Hrs 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 24x8x1 inch untreated cedar plank
  • 6 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large red onion, chopped
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 1/2 tablespoon black peppercorns, crushed

Directions

  1. Submerge untreated cedar plank in water. Soak approximately 12 hours, or overnight.
  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Place prepared plank on the grill, and sprinkle with coarse salt. Cover grill and heat plank 2 to 3 minutes, until dry. Adjust grill temperature for medium heat.
  3. Rub salmon filets with olive oil. Arrange on the plank. Top salmon with red onion, lemon slices and black peppercorns.
  4. Cook salmon, covered, 10 to 12 minutes, or until opaque and easily flaked with a fork.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 388 | Total Fat: 30.9g | Cholesterol: 66mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2006 by bcrocker   view full review
Fabulous recipe, tastes just like in a restaurant. I found putting the lemon slice on top of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by PATTERSOND   view full review
This planked salmon recipe was GREAT! I tried the lumbar yard route to get the planks and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2007 by worre   view full review
This a great basic recipe to use as a baseline, especially if you've been out fishing the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2007 by Maui Grill'n   view full review
First time using a plank. I soaked it for 24 hours, then wasn't able to buy salmon. Took the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2007 by Nuclear Rich   view full review
Amazing, easy gourmet meal. The smoked flavor along with the peppercorn was delicious. For...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2005 by adellois   view full review
Fantastic recipe! We had it for a BBQ with the inlaws and it was a big hit. They thought I had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2005 by KIRLONG   view full review
WOW!! This was so delicious! My husband ate three pieces. I added some chopped garlic to the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2005 by TAWAKONI   view full review
Awesome! Fixed this for a group of foodies and they are still raving about it 3 days later. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2006 by kado   view full review
I ordered something similar to this at a restaurant not long ago. Went to Whole Foods this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2006 by BAMBLUESTARS   view full review
This was such a good recipe. It was so simple to make but tasted like it took hours. I made it...

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