Memorial Day Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon
Celebrate Memorial Day with this flavorful grilled cedar plank salmon, a simple yet impressive dish that will delight your guests and elevate your outdoor gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh salmon fillets
- 1 cedar plank (soaked for at least 1 hour)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak the cedar plank in water for at least one hour.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat (about 375°F).
- Pat the salmon dry and place it skin-side down on a cutting board. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and lemon juice.
- Top with chopped dill or parsley.
- Place the soaked cedar plank on the grill until it begins to smoke.
- Carefully place the seasoned salmon on the cedar plank and close the grill lid.
- Grill for 15-20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the salmon in a mixture of honey and lemon juice before grilling.
- Experiment with different herbs like thyme or basil for a unique twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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