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Canadian Cedar Planked Salmon

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Recipe Summary Canadian Cedar Planked Salmon

Planked salmon is a method of cooking and smoking salmon that has been used for many years. Make sure to use natural (no preservatives) red cedar. The salmon is slow cooked, which produces a rich, smoky flavor. Guests enjoy the wonderful taste of this specially prepared salmon.

Ingredients | Stained Cedar Wood Planks

24x8x1 inch untreated cedar plank

6 (4 ounce) fillets salmon

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

1 large red onion, chopped

1 lemon, sliced

½ tablespoon black peppercorns, crushed

Directions

Submerge untreated cedar plank in water. Soak approximately 12 hours, or overnight.

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Place prepared plank on the grill, and sprinkle with coarse salt. Cover grill and heat plank 2 to 3 minutes, until dry. Adjust grill temperature for medium heat.

Rub salmon filets with olive oil. Arrange on the plank. Top salmon with red onion, lemon slices and black peppercorns.

Cook salmon, covered, 10 to 12 minutes, or until opaque and easily flaked with a fork.

Info | Stained Cedar Wood Planks

prep: 25 mins cook: 15 mins additional: 12 hrs total: 12 hrs 40 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

TAG : Canadian Cedar Planked Salmon

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