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cedar plank salmon help

Posted on 3/21/15 at 7:19 am
Posted by dallastiger55
Jennings, LA
Member since Jan 2010
27672 posts
Posted on 3/21/15 at 7:19 am
sorry for the long post but its a 3 part question- didn't want to post 3 threads.

just got my gas grill hooked up two days ago and super pumped to try it out. i bought some cedar planks and i want to do a cedar plank salmon and ive never cooked with it or salmon believe it or not.

1. anyone got any killer recipes? online it looks like its pretty forgiving and you cant go wrong but just curious. looks like most recipes call for a sweeter finish or glaze


2. what type of salmon do you buy? found a local fish market and going today, ive read where wild caught is the best, preferably from west coast or Alaska

3. anyone ever tried steak or chicken on the planks? i looked online and apparently cedar plank steak is amazing


TIA
This post was edited on 3/21/15 at 7:20 am
Posted by Skillet
Member since Aug 2006
107479 posts
Posted on 3/21/15 at 8:06 am to
I can't offer you a recipe, but when I eat at Ruffino' s and someone orders the cedar plank salmon, the smell of the dish when the waiter passes near you is incredible.
Posted by dallastiger55
Jennings, LA
Member since Jan 2010
27672 posts
Posted on 3/21/15 at 8:10 am to
yeah man im pumped, i found a good recipe online that calls for a Dijon maple glaze and looks AMAZING

Posted by cheeriopiss
Huntsville, AL
Member since Nov 2009
2142 posts
Posted on 3/21/15 at 9:20 am to
LINK

It's not salmon, but still comes out great on cedar planks. There's even a video on the link.

Posted by kmcmah1
Member since Mar 2009
1073 posts
Posted on 3/21/15 at 10:24 am to
Just soak the plank for at least 1-2 hours before you use it. I use wild caught salmon. I marinate the salmon in a combo of honey, balsamic vinegar and mustard powder. 1/2 cup balsamic; 1/4 cup homey and about 1 tbsp of mustard. Another great recipe for the planks are green beans. Just blanche the beans for about 1 min in boiling water. Plus is a bowl with ice cubes to stop the cooking process. pat dry the beans and add to a bowl with about 1/2 cup of halved cherry tomatoes, 2 tsp fresh oregano and 2 tbsp olive oil. Place on a plank and grill for about 15 mins. When done, place in the bowl and sprinkle feta cheese over the top.
Posted by Superior Pariah
Member since Jun 2009
8457 posts
Posted on 3/21/15 at 10:47 am to
quote:

1. anyone got any killer recipes


I don't claim to be a F&D maestro, but I love this one. LINK

quote:

ive read where wild caught is the best, preferably from west coast or Alaska


Yes. Stay away from Farm-raised or Atlantic. Unfortunately for me, living in a small town, the only option I can find is farm-raised with color added.
Posted by hogfly
Fayetteville, AR
Member since May 2014
4634 posts
Posted on 3/21/15 at 11:11 am to
As others said, soak the plank.


I generally rub with dijon mustard and a little salt. Then cover with brown sugar and throw it on the grill.

Basically Bobby Flay's recipe:

LINK


As long as you don't undercook or overcook it, you can't go wrong.
This post was edited on 3/21/15 at 11:14 am
Posted by AlmaDawg
Slow Hell
Member since Sep 2012
3222 posts
Posted on 3/21/15 at 11:37 am to
Soak the planks for a couple of hours. Use wild caught salmon. Season liberally with kosher salt and coarse ground pepper. Cook until it flakes. Simple and delicious.
Posted by Zappas Stache
Utility Muffin Research Kitchen
Member since Apr 2009
38663 posts
Posted on 3/21/15 at 12:21 pm to
Like others have said, soak the plank for a few hours. Then I will put the plank over flames and get it charred a bit and smoking on the down side, flip the plank and put your salmon on the charred part. Gives it a better cedar flavor IMO.

Don't over cook the salmon. Keep your heat on low for cooking....low and slow. After 10 minutes, Use a fork to pry ithe salmon apart at a spot so you can see if it's red or pink inside. Red, keep cooking, pink is done.

I marinade in an OJ, soy, olive oil , 1 tbls of bourbon solution for at least 4 hrs. Sea salt and pepper on the salmon before cooking.
Posted by LoneStarTiger
Lone Star State
Member since Aug 2004
15938 posts
Posted on 3/21/15 at 12:26 pm to
This is a dumb question, I'm sure, but do you leave the skin on the salmon when it's on the plank?
Posted by Superior Pariah
Member since Jun 2009
8457 posts
Posted on 3/21/15 at 12:31 pm to
Yea, buy salmon that has the skin on one side. And brush the plank with olive oil before you put it on the grill. Otherwise, you'll have a fun time taking the fish off in one piece.
Posted by Zappas Stache
Utility Muffin Research Kitchen
Member since Apr 2009
38663 posts
Posted on 3/21/15 at 1:48 pm to
Leave the skin on. I can almost always get the spatula between the skin and fish when I remove it from the grill. I leave the skin behind to serve.

ETA: Although it is more difficult to remove when cedar planking since the skin is not directly on a flame.
This post was edited on 3/21/15 at 1:50 pm
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