Cedar Plank Smoked Salmon with Garlic-Dill Butter
Cedar Plank Smoked Salmon with Garlic-Dill Butter features tender, flaky fish perfumed with gentle wood smoke and enriched by a velvety garlic-dill butter. Bright lemon slices add a fresh lift that balances the richness. It’s ideal for a summer cookout or a special weeknight dinner when you want clean, aromatic flavors with a restaurant-style finish.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cedar Plank Smoked Salmon with Garlic-Dill Butter, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 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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- 42
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) following the manufacturer's instructions.
- 2
Mix butter, garlic, 3 sprigs dill, and salt in a heatproof dish. Set the dish in the smoker until the butter melts and becomes infused, at least 20 minutes, then remove it from the smoker.
- 3
Place the salmon on the wooden plank. Brush the salmon with the infused butter. Season with salt and pepper. Put it in the smoker and close the door.
- 4
Cook the salmon until it flakes easily with a fork, about 40 minutes, checking every 10 minutes and basting with butter.
- 5
Serve topped with lemon slices, the remaining dill, and the remaining infused butter.
- Calories 433.03 kcal High 22%
- Protein 25.39 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 18.63 g 7%
- Total Fat 26.25 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 14.48 g High 72%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 118.89 mg High 40%
- Sodium 110.73 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 1.06 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 0.99 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 108.24 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 0.51 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 457.18 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 202.27 mcg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin C 29.46 mg Good Source 33%
- 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 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Cedar Plank Smoked Salmon with Garlic Dill Butter is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Fresh Dill, Garlic, Lemon, and Salmon. Each serving provides about 433.03 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cedar Plank Smoked Salmon with Garlic-Dill Butter made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Dill, Garlic, Lemon, Salmon, Salt. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cedar Plank Smoked Salmon with Garlic-Dill Butter?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 433.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cedar Plank Smoked Salmon with Garlic-Dill Butter easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Cedar Plank Smoked Salmon with Garlic-Dill Butter healthy?
- Cedar Plank Smoked Salmon with Garlic-Dill Butter has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 433.03 calories and 25.39 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 14.48 g (72% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk and Garlic, 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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