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Flavorful Cedar Plank Salmon Recipe with Sweet Maple Glaze for Easy Perfect Dinner

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This cedar plank salmon recipe features a sweet maple glaze that caramelizes beautifully, imparting smoky cedar undertones for a juicy, tender, and flavorful dinner that’s quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets, skin-on, about 6 ounces each (170 grams)
  • 1 cedar plank, soaked in water for at least 1 hour
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (60 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from about half a lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt to taste (preferably flaky sea salt)
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs (dill or parsley) for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Soak the cedar plank in water for at least 60 minutes to prevent burning and allow it to steam the salmon gently.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth and glossy.
  3. Preheat your grill for indirect medium heat (about 350°F) or preheat the oven broiler on high.
  4. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to help the glaze stick and encourage caramelization.
  5. Brush the salmon fillets generously with the maple glaze on all sides, focusing on the top.
  6. Place the salmon skin-side down on the soaked cedar plank.
  7. Place the cedar plank with salmon on the grill grates or in the oven under the broiler.
  8. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 125°F for medium-rare or 145°F for well done.
  9. If grilling, watch for flare-ups due to the maple sugars and move the plank away from direct flames if needed.
  10. Remove the cedar plank from heat and let the salmon rest for 5 minutes.
  11. Garnish with fresh dill or parsley before serving.

Notes

Soak the cedar plank for at least 1 hour to prevent burning and to infuse smoky flavor. Use indirect heat on the grill to avoid flare-ups from the maple syrup sugars. For extra caramelization, brush a thin second layer of glaze halfway through cooking but be careful not to burn the sugars. If using the oven broiler, keep the plank about 6 inches from the heat source and watch carefully. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently in the oven wrapped in foil.

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