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Flavorful Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon Recipe with Easy Maple Glaze

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A smoky, sweet, and tender cedar plank grilled salmon with a simple maple glaze that brings back nostalgic summer flavors. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or outdoor gatherings.

Ingredients

  • Salmon fillets (about 6 ounces / 170 g each), skin-on
  • Olive oil, extra virgin (for brushing)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • Pure maple syrup (1/4 cup / 60 ml)
  • Dijon mustard (1 tablespoon)
  • Soy sauce (1 tablespoon), low sodium preferred
  • Fresh lemon juice (1 teaspoon)
  • Minced garlic (1 clove, optional)
  • Cedar plank (1 piece, about 12 x 7 inches / 30 x 18 cm), soaked in water for at least 1 hour

Instructions

  1. Soak the cedar plank in water for at least 60 minutes. For a quicker soak, use hot water for 30 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, lemon juice, and minced garlic if using. Set aside.
  3. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F / 190°C). If using charcoal, wait until coals are covered with white ash.
  5. Remove cedar plank from water and pat dry. Place on grill grates and close lid. Heat for 3-5 minutes until it starts to smoke gently.
  6. Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the hot cedar plank. Brush tops with a generous layer of maple glaze.
  7. Close grill lid and cook salmon for 12-15 minutes, brushing with more glaze every 5 minutes. Salmon is done when it flakes easily and reaches 145°F (63°C). Avoid flipping.
  8. Remove cedar plank from grill with tongs and let salmon rest for 3 minutes before serving.

Notes

Soak the cedar plank for at least 1 hour to prevent burning and infuse smoky flavor. Avoid flipping the salmon to keep skin intact. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. If no grill is available, broil in the oven on the cedar plank, watching carefully.

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