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Flavorful Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon Recipe with Maple Mustard Glaze

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A simple and delicious cedar plank grilled salmon with a sweet and tangy maple mustard glaze, perfect for summer grilling and impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • Four 6-ounce (170g) skin-on salmon fillets, preferably wild-caught
  • One untreated, food-grade cedar plank, soaked in water for at least 1 hour
  • ¼ cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh lemon juice
  • Fresh dill or parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Soak the cedar plank in water for at least 1 hour before grilling to prevent burning and add aroma.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, and fresh lemon juice until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium heat (about 350°F / 175°C).
  4. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
  5. Place the soaked cedar plank directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and heat for 3-5 minutes until it starts to smoke and crackle slightly.
  6. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the hot cedar plank and brush the top generously with the maple mustard glaze.
  7. Close the grill lid and cook for 12-15 minutes, brushing with additional glaze every 5 minutes. The salmon should flake easily and reach an internal temperature of 125°F (52°C) for medium doneness.
  8. Carefully remove the plank from the grill using tongs and let the salmon rest for 3-5 minutes.
  9. Garnish with chopped fresh dill or parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Soak the cedar plank for at least 1 hour to prevent burning. Use skin-on salmon for moisture and texture. Brush glaze in layers every 5 minutes to avoid burning. Keep grill lid closed to trap smoke. Rotate plank if grill has hot spots. Keep a spray bottle of water nearby to control flare-ups. For oven baking, cook at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes on soaked plank.

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