Cedar-Planked Salmon with Brown Sugar–Sesame Glaze

Name: Cedar-Planked Salmon with Brown Sugar–Sesame Glaze
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese, American
Ingredients: 1 tsp Black Pepper; 3 tbsp Brown Sugar; 1 tsp Dried Dill; 5 oz Salmon; 2 tbsp Sesame Oil; 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds; 1 tbsp Soy Sauce; 3 tbsp Water

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Japanese 🇯🇵American Low-Carb Low-FODMAP Halal 🕌Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟

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

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.