West Coast Cedar Planked Salmon Food

CEDAR-PLANKED SALMON

Steps:

• Soak two 12- x 7-inch (30 x 18 cm) untreated cedar planks in water for at least 30 minutes or for up to 24 hours.
• Place 3 salmon fillets on top of each plank.
• In small bowl, whisk together oil, lemon rind and juice, chives, mustard, salt and pepper; brush some over salmon.
• Place planks on grill over medium-high heat; close lid and cook, brushing with remaining lemon mixture for about 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine sour cream, cucumber, dill, chives, salt and pepper.
• Serve planks on platter with dill sauce.

WEST COAST CEDAR-PLANKED SALMON

Steps:

• Place salmon on cedar plank skin-side down.
• Sprinkle with salt and coarse peppercorns.
• Heat BBQ to 225ºF - (this can also be done in an oven).
• BBQ on cedar plank for 15 minutes.
• Brush with maple syrup and add dill on top.
• Continue to BBQ for 5 more minutes.
• Give one final brush with maple syrup prior to removing from BBQ.
• Remove from BBQ and service.

CEDAR PLANKED SALMON WITH HOISIN MUSTARD GLAZE

Steps:

• Cedar Plank: Take an untreated cedar plank, about 16x8 inches, weighted down and soaked in water for at least an hour, preferably longer.
• Mix first 5 ingredients in a small bowl for glaze. Place salmon, skin side down, on large cutting board and remove any pin bones.
• Cut salmon in half lengthwise but not through to the skin. Then cross crosswise to make 6 - 8 servings, but again, do not cut through to the skin.
• Brush glaze evenly over salmon flesh and in between individual servings. Season evenly with salt and pepper.
• Preheat grill. Place soaked plank over direct medium heat and close lid. After a few minutes when the plank begins to crackle and smoke begins to escape from grill, place salmon, skin side down, in centre of plank.
• Close lid and let salmon cook until lightly browned, about 15 - 25. (Hint: move plank over indirect heating will prevent flareups, but cooking may be longer).
• Remove plank from grill using tongs.
• Serve.

CEDAR-PLANKED BBQ SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat grill to high.
• Sprinkle BBQ seasoning on salmon fillets.
• Combine ingredients for crust mixture and spread generously over the flesh side (not skin side) of each fillet.
• Season soaked cedar planks with sea salt, and place on grill.
• Close lid and heat for 3 to 5 minutes, until they start to crackle and smoke.
• Lift lid carefully and place salmon fillets on hot planks, skinned side down.
• Close lid and bake planked salmon for 12 to 15 minutes for medium doneness.
• Squeeze lemon over fillets.
• Check periodically to ensure the planks are not on fire.
• Use spray bottle to extinguish any flames.
• Carefully remove planks from grill and transfer salmon to serving platter.

WEST COAST DRY RUB WITH SALMON

Steps:

• Cedar Plank: the longer you soak the plank the more uses you have out of it. They can be used a number of times as long as they are not too charred and the fish fits on the plank.
• Rub: Combine the ingredients and sprinkle over the fish. Grill for 15 - 20 minutes or until the fish flakes.