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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Canadian Cedar-Planked Salmon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 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 12%
- Protein 11.34 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 3.27 g 1%
- Total Fat 20.98 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 3.07 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 22.65 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 33.6 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.9 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.63 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 15.58 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.24 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 257.75 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 4.2 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 9.71 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Canadian Cedar Planked Salmon is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Peppercorns, Cedar Plank Salmon, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 240.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Canadian Cedar-Planked Salmon made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Peppercorns, Cedar Plank Salmon, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon, Red Onion. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Canadian Cedar-Planked Salmon?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 240.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Canadian Cedar-Planked Salmon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Canadian Cedar-Planked Salmon healthy?
- Canadian Cedar-Planked Salmon has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 240.19 calories and 11.34 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.07 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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