Cedar-Planked Salmon with Brown Sugar–Sesame Glaze
Cedar-Planked Salmon with Brown Sugar–Sesame Glaze delivers gently smoky aromas from the soaked wood and a glossy, caramel-kissed crust from brown sugar and sesame. The fish stays moist and flaky, with nutty sesame notes, a hint of soy, and subtle dill. It’s an elegant choice for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed backyard cookout.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cedar-Planked Salmon with Brown Sugar–Sesame Glaze, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 24 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 22
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 2
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and dill. Mix in water a little at a time, adding just enough to make the mixture liquid, then stir in soy sauce and pepper.
- 3
Set the salmon fillets, skin-side down, on the soaked cedar plank. Spoon the sugar mixture evenly over the fillets to fully coat.
- 4
Place the cedar plank directly on a rack in the preheated oven; bake until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Calories 156.8 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 8.63 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 10.63 g 4%
- Total Fat 9.51 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.46 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 19.14 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 234.9 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 0.69 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 9.36 g --
- Added Sugars 0.46 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 8.04 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.37 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 150.43 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 5.44 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Cedar Planked Salmon with Brown Sugar Sesame Glaze is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Dried Dill, and Salmon. Each serving provides about 156.8 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cedar-Planked Salmon with Brown Sugar–Sesame Glaze made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Dried Dill, Salmon, Sesame Oil. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cedar-Planked Salmon with Brown Sugar–Sesame Glaze?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 156.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cedar-Planked Salmon with Brown Sugar–Sesame Glaze easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cedar-Planked Salmon with Brown Sugar–Sesame Glaze healthy?
- Cedar-Planked Salmon with Brown Sugar–Sesame Glaze has an easyChef Pro health score of 24/100. Per serving, it provides 156.8 calories and 8.63 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 234.9 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.46 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Soy and Sesame, 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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