Canadian Cedar Planked Salmon

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Prep Time 25 Min.
Cook Time 15 Min.
Ready In 12 Hrs 40 Min.

Planked salmon is a method of cooking and smoking salmon that has been used for many years. Make sure to use natural (no preservatives) red cedar. The salmon is slow cooked, which produces a rich, smoky flavor. Guests enjoy the wonderful taste of this specially prepared salmon.

Ingredients:

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

Directions:

• 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.