Description
A Scandinavian-inspired cedar plank salmon glazed with olive oil, lemon, garlic, and fresh dill. Grilled over smoky heat for tender, restaurant-quality fish with a crisp exterior and smoky aroma.
Ingredients
Salmon fillets (1.25 lbs, skin-on)
Cedar plank (1 unvarnished, soaked 30 minutes)
Olive oil (1 tbsp, or avocado oil)
Lemon (1, zest and juice)
Garlic (2 cloves, smashed)
Fresh dill (1 tbsp)
Kosher salt (1 tsp)
Black pepper (1/2 tsp, freshly ground)
Instructions
Dry cedar plank thoroughly
Oil plank surface with basting brush
Spread crushed garlic and fresh dill on plank
Sprinkle salt and pepper mixture evenly
Preheat grill to 400-450°F (200-230°C)
Place plank on grill, let smoke form
Pat salmon dry, arrange fillets skin-side down
Add drained lemon juice at 45% opacity
Check internal temp with thermometer
Remove at 145°F (63°C) when fish lifts 1/2″ from plank
Notes
Freeze plank 10-15 minutes for crispier texture
Use hardwood cedar planks only
Baste with lemon juice after flip for visual appeal
Season just before grilling for maximum freshness
Lemon MPF reduces if used immediately
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Scandinavian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg