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Close-up of grilled cedar plank salmon fillets topped with fresh herbs and lemon.

Cedar Plank Salmon With Fresh Herbs

This recipe shows you how to grill salmon on a cedar plank with fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 6-ounce salmon fillets skin on
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges, for serving
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • Cedar plank
  • Grill

Method
 

  1. Soak the cedar plank in water for at least 1 hour. This prevents it from burning on the grill.
  2. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F or 200°C).
  3. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush them with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Sprinkle the chopped fresh dill, parsley, and chives over the salmon.
  5. Place the soaked cedar plank on the preheated grill. Let it heat for about 5 minutes until it starts to lightly smoke.
  6. Carefully place the salmon fillets, skin-side down, onto the cedar plank.
  7. Close the grill lid and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the fillets.
  8. Remove the cedar plank with the salmon from the grill. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

You can adjust the herbs based on your preference. Other good options include thyme, rosemary, or tarragon.

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