Canadian Cedar-Planked Salmon
Description
This Canadian cedar-planked salmon recipe uses a traditional method to slow-cook and smoke the fish. Use only untreated cedar planks for best results.
Ingredients
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24x8x1 inch untreated cedar plank
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salt to taste
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6 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
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1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
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1 large red onion, chopped
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1 lemon, sliced
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1/2 tablespoon black peppercorns, crushed
Directions
1
Submerge cedar plank in water; soak 12 hours to overnight.
2
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Place prepared plank on the grill; sprinkle with salt. Cover grill; heat plank until dry, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the grill temperature to medium heat.
3
Rub salmon with oil; arrange on the plank. Top salmon with onion, lemon slices, and peppercorns.
4
Cook on the preheated grill, covered, until salmon is opaque and easily flakes with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes.