Cedar Plank-Grilled Salmon with Garlic, Lemon and Dill

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Cooking a lemon and dill seasoned whole salmon fillet on a smoldering cedar plank adds a touch of smoke to a beautiful fish!

close up view of Cedar Plank-Grilled Salmon with Garlic, Lemon and Dill garnished with lemon slices and herbs
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 (6-ounce) servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 (3 pound) whole filet of salmon, skin on, scored (up to but not through the skin) into serving pieces

  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced

  • ¼ cup minced fresh dill

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus lemon wedges for serving

Directions

  1. Soak an untreated cedar plank (or planks) large enough to hold a side of salmon (5 to 7 inches wide and 16 to 20 inches long) in water, weighting it with something heavy, like a brick, so it stays submerged 30 minutes to 24 hours.

  2. When ready to grill, either build a charcoal fire in half the grill or turn grill burners on high for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, mix oil, garlic, dill, salt, pepper and lemon zest; rub over salmon and into scored areas to coat.

  3. Place soaked cedar on hot grill grate, close lid, and watch until wood starts to smoke, about 5 minutes. Transfer salmon to hot plank, move salmon off direct charcoal heat or turn burners to low, and cook covered until salmon is just opaque throughout (130 on a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest section) 20 to 25 minutes or longer, depending on thickness and grill temperature. Let sit 5 minutes; serve with lemon wedges.

Editor's Note

Copyright 2006 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

366 Calories
26g Fat
1g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 366
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 34%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 663mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Protein 29g 58%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 28mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 524mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.