Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon Recipe With Lemon & Dill Is Summer's Best (5 Ingredients, 30 Minutes) by Elisa Schmitz
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If you have not grilled salmon on a cedar plank before, let me highly recommend it. Grilling salmon on a cedar plank helps keep the salmon moist and infuses the fish with a smoky flavor that's simply irresistible. This easy cedar plank grilled salmon recipe with lemon and fresh dill is summer's best!
Salmon is not only delicious but also nutritious. High-protein salmon helps increase muscle mass, boost heart health, enhance brain function and even reduce cancer risk, among the many health benefits of salmon. Plus, its rich and buttery taste combined with its ease of preparation make it a no-brainer for simple and delicious meals anytime. This Mediterranean cedar plank salmon recipe is so beautiful that I served it for guests – and no one needed to know how easy it was to prepare.
To make this cedar plank grilled seafood recipe, here are the gluten-free ingredients you'll need to gather: fresh salmon, lemons, herb seasoning and fresh dill. Of course, you'll need a cedar plank or two (depending on size), along with some patience as the planks soak in water before use. Soaking the cedar planks in water for an hour or two (according to package directions) before grilling helps prevent the planks from burning while the salmon cooks. Note that if you prefer to bake the salmon instead of grilling it, you can do that as well. Plus, check out the health benefits of lemon and the health benefits of dill.
If you like, you may be able to soak more cedar planks than you need and simply freeze the ones you don't use. Then, all you have to do is remove them from the freezer and get grilling any time – no additional soaking time needed! Be sure to check package directions for more details on this.
Serve this delicious and nutritious grilled salmon for dinner any night of the week with your favorite side dishes or some tasty grilled vegetables. I served it with this sweet pea casserole, and am planning to serve it on top of a fresh salad for lunch next time. It would be perfect for an elegant summer brunch with bagels and cream cheese as well.
Cuisine: American / Mediterranean
Prep Time: 5 minutes, plus 1 to 2 hours to soak the cedar planks
Cook Time: 25 minutes (grills vary)
Total Time: 30 minutes, plus 1 to 2 hours to the soak the cedar planks
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 - 2 cedar planks (depending on size), soaked in water for 1 to 2 hours (according to package directions)
- 2 pounds fresh salmon
- 2 tablespoons herb seasoning (I used a shallots, chives and scallions herb seasoning blend)
- 4 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 medium lemon, juiced
- 3 medium lemons, sliced in rounds
- salt and pepper, to taste (optional, but I used about 1/2 teaspoon of each)
Here's how to make it:
- Place the salmon on a baking sheet that's been lined with aluminum foil.
- Drizzle the juice of one lemon evenly over the salmon. Sprinkle the herb seasoning over the salmon, then season with salt and pepper, to taste, if desired.
- Evenly distribute the dill on top of the salmon.
- Evenly distribute the lemon slices over the dill.
- Place the cedar planks on a grill that's been preheated to 350 degrees F. Using indirect heat (not near open flames), heat the planks for 2 minutes on each side (or according to package directions).
- Transfer the salmon from the baking pan onto the cedar planks.
- Cover the grill.
- Cook until salmon is flaky, about 25 minutes. Salmon is done when it reaches 145 degrees F on a food thermometer.
- Remove and serve immediately. Garnish with additional fresh dill or lemon, if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave.
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