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Canadian Cedar Planked Salmon

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Created by: SWIZZLESTICKS
If you're looking for a delicious and easy salmon recipe, look no further than Canadian cedar planked salmon. This dish is simple to prepare, and the results are always impressive. Cedar plank salmon is a great way to show off your culinary skills, and it's sure to impress your guests.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 40 minutes
SERVINGS 6 People

Ingredients
  

  • 24x8x1 inch untreated cedar plank
  • 6 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
  • 1/2 cup  extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large red onion, chopped
  • lemon, sliced
  • 1/2 tablespoon black peppercorns, crushed

Instructions
 

  • Submerge untreated cedar plank in water. Soak approximately 12 hours, or overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Place prepared plank on the grill, and sprinkle with coarse salt. Cover grill and heat plank 2 to 3 minutes, until dry. Adjust grill temperature for medium heat.
  • Rub salmon filets with olive oil. Arrange on the plank. Top salmon with red onion, lemon slices and black peppercorns.
  • Cook salmon, covered, 10 to 12 minutes, or until opaque and easily flaked with a fork.

Nutrition

Serving: 6gCalories: 387.9kcalCarbohydrates: 4.6gProtein: 22.8gFat: 30.9gSaturated Fat: 5.1gCholesterol: 66.1mgSodium: 67.9mgPotassium: 474.8mgFiber: 1.4gSugar: 1.1gVitamin A: 63.5IUVitamin C: 20.2mgCalcium: 32.5mgIron: 0.7mg
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