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Close-up of a perfectly grilled cedar plank salmon fillet topped with fresh herbs and garlic.

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
Soaking time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 6-ounce salmon fillets skin on
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Herb Topping
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Equipment

  • Cedar plank
  • Grill

Method
 

  1. Soak the cedar plank in water for at least 30 minutes. This prevents it from burning on the grill.
  2. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  3. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush them with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the chopped dill, parsley, chives, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Mix well.
  5. Place the salmon fillets, skin-side down, on the soaked cedar plank.
  6. Spoon the herb mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
  7. Carefully place the cedar plank with the salmon onto the preheated grill.
  8. 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 and your grill's temperature.
  9. Remove the cedar plank from the grill and let the salmon rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

You can adjust the herbs to your preference. Other good options include thyme, rosemary, or basil.

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