Description
A delicious and flavorful cedar-plank salmon recipe glazed with a sweet and tangy maple mustard sauce, perfect for grilling enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 salmon fillet (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 cedar plank (soaked in water for at least 1 hour)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- In a small bowl, mix together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the soaked cedar plank on the grill and close the lid for about 5 minutes until it starts to smoke.
- Place the salmon fillet on the cedar plank, skin side down.
- Brush the maple mustard glaze generously over the salmon.
- Close the grill lid and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove the cedar plank from the grill and let the salmon rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cedar plank is properly soaked to prevent it from catching fire.
- Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the salmon fillet.
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle fresh herbs like dill or parsley on top of the salmon before grilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (about 6 ounces)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg