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Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon

Created: May 22, 2018 Updated: September 9, 2020 by lyuba 15 Comments

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I’m sharing my absolute favorite dish to prepare on the grill and my favorite recipe. This is Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon and it is fantastic! Fresh salmon grilled on a cedar plank, smothered in creamy lemon dill sauce.

cooked Cedar Plank Salmon smothered in creamy lemon dill sauce on a cutting board with a bite on a fork and a spatula in the background

CEDAR PLANK SALMON

This is one amazing dish that I hope you will get a chance to make this weekend…or any other day really!

This salmon gets it’s wonderful smokey flavor from the cedar plank that it is cooked on. I just love that wood flavor that is smoked into the fish. It reminds me of all the camping trips I used to go on a long, long time ago.

When I was still in Russia, my friends and I used to go camping almost every weekend in the summer. Our camping trips involved campfires, shish kebabs and listening to guys play guitar all night. I really miss those fun days in the woods, especially the grilling on a wood campfire. There is something about  meat that was cooked over wood fire that is unbelievably delicious.

cooked Cedar Plank Salmon smothered in creamy lemon dill sauce on a cutting board

HOW TO PREPARE CEDAR PLANK

The most important step to remember when grilling on cedar plank is to soak it first. Soak it for 1-2 hours. I noticed a little more burning when it’s only been soaked for 30 minutes. 

To soak the cedar plank, I often use either a roasting pan or an aluminum pan. Place cedar planks into a roasting pan big enough to easily fit the planks and add water to cover the cedar planks completely. Place something heavy, like a mug filled with water, on top of the planks to keep it submerged. 

You can leave the planks in the water until ready to put them on the grill and cook. 

HOW TO COOK SALMON ON CEDAR PLANK

Start preparing the coals and grill about 20 minutes before you’re ready to cook. Once the coals are ashed over and grill is preheated, place soaked cedar planks on the grill and leave them for about 10 minutes to heat through. 

When the cedar planks are heated, place salmon on the cedar plank, skin down. 

Close the grill lid and let salmon cook for 15-20 minutes, depending on the size of the salmon. Larger and thicker pieces may take up to 25 minutes. 

Take the planks off the grill and take salmon off the blanks as soon as it’s done or the hot plank will continue to cook salmon.

SOME MORE RECIPES TO TRY

Cedar Plank Shrimp

Honey Ginger Cedar Plank Salmon

Sticky Orange Chicken Kebabs

Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken Wings

Grilled Greek Pork Chops

Grilled Steak Kebabs

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Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon

This is Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon and it is fantastic! Fresh salmon grilled on a cedar plank, smothered in creamy lemon dill sauce.
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Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cider plank, salmon

Ingredients

  • 1 lb of fresh salmon skin on
  • 1 cedar plank soaked for 2 hours in water
  • Soaked wood chips preferable but not necessary
  • Sauce:
  • 1/3 cup of mayo
  • 1 Tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 Tbsp minced fresh dill
  • salt
  • fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

  • Make sure the cedar plank was soaked for a while. While the plank is soaking, marinade the salmon.
  • Cut salmon into 3-4 even pieces. Leave the skin on.
  • Mix mayo, dill, lemon juice, salt and pepper together until all combined.
  • Rub creamy sauce over the salmon, cover it in foil and refrigerate until ready to grill.
  • Once the coals are ready, add wood chips if you are using them. Follow directions on the package.
  • Place salmon, skin down, on the cedar plank.
  • Place the plank on the grill and cover it. Cook for 15-25 minutes, until light pink throughout and still moist. Cooking time will depend in the thickness and size of salmon. While cooking, touch salmon on the thickest part to feel if it is firm. It will feel firm and no longer squishy when done.

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cooked Cedar Plank Salmon smothered in creamy lemon dill sauce on a cutting board with a bite on a fork and a spatula in the background

Originally published on Will Cook For Smiles on May 22, 2014. Updated May 11, 2019.

LYUBA

ABOUT LYUBA

I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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Comments

  1. Matt Robinson says

    May 23, 2014 at 1:55 am

    One of our goals this summer is to eat more salmon. So glad I found this recipe!!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      May 23, 2014 at 8:53 pm

      Thank you, Matt! I hope you try it!

      Reply
  2. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

    May 23, 2014 at 8:19 am

    Love! Love! Love! salmon any way I can get it. We’ve grilled, planked, baked — just about any way. I will have to try your recipe — as always it looks delish!!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      May 23, 2014 at 8:55 pm

      Thank you so much, Marisa!

      Reply
  3. Wanda Barcomb says

    May 31, 2014 at 3:25 pm

    I am anxious to try tour planked salmon! I have a gas grill however, so what temperature should I use? Also, should in cook it with direct or indirect heat. Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Cynthia Weatherly says

    June 4, 2014 at 8:58 am

    My husband and I shared this recipe and found it to be healthy, delicious, and very good paired with a rice pilaf and Tarragon Avocado dish. Thanks Lyuba for sharing.

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      June 4, 2014 at 10:22 pm

      I’m so happy you loved it! I bet is was perfect with rice! Thank you, Cynthia!

      Reply
  5. Julie says

    July 8, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    Hey Lyuba! I’m featuring your Grilled Salmon tomorrow on Redhead’s Kitchen…I love this recipe! XO

    Reply
  6. Sabung Ayam Online says

    May 21, 2017 at 8:35 am

    I love Salmon, it is so tasty, thanks

    Reply
    • Lyuba says

      May 22, 2017 at 9:57 pm

      Thank you, Sabung!

      Reply
  7. Kris says

    May 24, 2020 at 11:38 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe turned out amazing !

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      May 27, 2020 at 3:07 pm

      Hi Kris,

      I am so glad you liked it! Thank you for taking the time to stop by and tell me!

      Reply
  8. Chris says

    June 11, 2021 at 6:19 pm

    4 stars
    Great flavor. Easy to follow steps. Outstanding final product.

    I added a bit more fresh minced dill because I love dill.

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      June 14, 2021 at 9:38 am

      Hi Chris,

      I am so pleased you liked it! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  9. Michael says

    August 7, 2022 at 8:25 am

    minced dill because I love dill. Great flavoOutstanding final product.

    I added r. Easy to follow steps. a bit more fresh

    Reply

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