Canadian Cedar-Planked Salmon
Canadian Cedar-Planked Salmon delivers gentle smokiness from the cedar wood, infusing tender salmon with aromatic lemon, peppercorns, and a hint of salt. The result is juicy fish with a subtle campfire note that’s perfect for a weekend cookout or summer gathering. It’s a classic grilling method that highlights clean flavors and a satisfying, wood-kissed finish.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Soak the cedar plank in water for 12 hours to overnight.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat. Set the prepared plank on the grill and sprinkle it with salt. Cover the grill and heat the plank until it is dry, 2 to 3 minutes, then lower the grill to medium heat.
- 3
Rub the salmon with oil and place it on the plank. Top the salmon with the onion, lemon slices, and peppercorns.
- 4
Grill on the preheated grill, covered, until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Calories 240.19 kcal Moderate
- Protein 11.34 g Good Source
- Carbs 3.27 g Moderate
- Total Fat 20.98 g High
- Saturated Fat 3.07 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 22.65 mg Moderate
- Sodium 33.6 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.9 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.63 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 15.58 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.24 mg Low Source
- Potassium 257.75 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 4.2 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 7.59 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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