Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon Recipe With Garlic & Brown Sugar (5 Ingredients, 30 Minutes) High Protein Recipes Grilling Seafood Dinner Lunch Gluten-free Entertaining Low Sodium Recipes

I recently rediscovered the fun and flavor of grilling salmon on a cedar plank. Salmon that's been grilled on a cedar plank turns out so moist and flavorful, with the salmon absorbing a unique woodsy flavor from the cedar. Plus, when you grill salmon on a cedar plank, the presentation is absolutely stunning – which is why my husband and I like to serve it for friends and family who come to visit. This easy cedar plank grilled salmon recipe with garlic and brown sugar is our current favorite.

The savory cedar plank salmon recipe is truly something special, but the secret lies in its simplicity. With just five ingredients, you can create a flavor so incredible that you'll wish you'd made this recipe sooner. It's really just that good. Plus, high-protein salmon is as nutritious as it is delicious. Check out the many health benefits of salmon. The sweet and savory taste of this cedar plank grilled salmon recipe, coupled with how easy it is to make, will have you looking for occasions to make it again and again. But, it's so simple, you can make it any time at all.

To make this decadent seafood recipe, here are the gluten-free ingredients you'll need to gather: fresh salmon, salt and pepper, garlic (check out the health benefits of garlic) and brown sugar. You'll also need a cedar plank, along with the time it takes for the plank to soak in hot water before grilling. Soaking the cedar plank in hot water (according to package directions) before grilling helps prevent the plank from burning while the salmon cooks. First, place the salmon fillet on the soaked cedar plank. Next, season with salt and pepper, then coat the salmon with garlic and brown sugar. Place the plank on the grill and cook until done.

Serve this moist and flavorful grilled salmon recipe for dinner any time you like with some grilled vegetables, a fresh salad or your favorite grains. I served it with this Mediterranean potato salad, and it's now ranking at the top of our list of favorite summer meals.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes, plus 15 minutes to soak the cedar plank
Cook Time: 25 minutes (grills vary)
Total Time: 30 minutes, plus 15 minutes to the soak the cedar plank
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cedar plank, soaked in hot water for 15 minutes (or according to package directions)
• 2 pounds fresh salmon fillet
• salt and pepper, to taste (I used about 1 1/2 teaspoons of each)
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar

Here's how to make it:

1. Place the salmon on a cedar plank large enough to accommodate its size, that's been soaked according to package directions.
2. Season the salmon with salt and pepper, to taste. Spread the garlic on top of the salmon, ensuring that it's evenly distributed.
3. Spread the brown sugar on top of the garlic, ensuring that it's evenly distributed.
4. Place the cedar plank on a grill that's been preheated to 400 degrees F (or according to package directions).
5. Cover the grill and cook until salmon is flaky, about 25 minutes. Salmon is done when it reaches 145 degrees F on a food thermometer.
6. Remove from grill and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh dill (or other fresh herb) or lemon slices, if desired.
7. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave.

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