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Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon with Summer Vegetables

A Native American-inspired grilling technique from the Pacific Northwest. The wet cedar plank acts as a buffer against direct flame, allowing the salmon to gently roast/steam while infusing the flesh with a profound, aromatic wood smoke.

AmericanPrep: 30 minCook: 30 minTotal: 1h
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  1. 1

    Soak the plank. Submerge the cedar plank in water (weigh it down with a bowl) for at least 2 hours . This prevents it from catching fire on the .

  2. 2

    Prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, chopped dill, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Prep the salmon. Pat the salmon skin completely dry. Place it skin-side down on the soaked cedar plank.

  4. 4

    Glaze. Brush the mustard-maple glaze evenly over the flesh of the salmon. Arrange the thin lemon slices in a line down the center of the fish.

  5. 5

    Heat the . Prepare a for medium-high heat (about 400°F).

  6. 6

    the plank. Place the plank directly on the grates over direct heat. Close the lid. The wood will begin to and smolder. Keep a spray bottle of water nearby in case the edges of the plank catch actual fire.

  7. 7

    Cook. with the lid closed for 15-20 minutes , depending on the thickness of the fish. It is done when the flesh flakes easily with a fork and is slightly translucent in the center (internal temp 135°F).

  8. 8

    veggies. During the last 10 minutes , the oiled summer squash directly on the grates.

  9. 9

    Serve the salmon directly from the plank at the table.

📋Details

CuisineAmerican
Meal Typemain

⚗Elemental Properties

🔥Fire
22%
💧Water
23%
🌍Earth
32%
💨Air
23%

⚗️Alchemical Scores

MonicaConstant
—/100
Heat4%
Entropy17%
Reactivity79%
0.077
Heat
0.335
Entropy
1.554
Reactivity

📊Nutrition Per Serving

79.42cal
Per serving
% Daily Value
4%
of 2000 cal
protein0.25g1%
carbs4.21g21%
fat7.32g83%
% Daily Value
Protein
0.25g1%
Carbs
4.21g2%
Fat
7.32g9%
Fiber
0.57g2%
Sugar
2.7g5%
Sodium
0.22mg0%