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grilled cedar plank salmon

Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon

Delicious, flavorful grilled salmon. Perfect for elevated salmon dish for outdoor summer grilling!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cedar plank
  • 4 6 to 8 ounces fresh salmon fillets
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp. Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced
  • 1 scallion thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Soak and prepare cedar planks according to instructions provided with the planks.
  • Bring grill temperature to around 375 degrees.
  • Season both sides of salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and Old Bay seasoning.
  • Place 1 or 2 slices of lemon on top of each fillet. Sprinkle tops with paprika.
  • Grill one side of plank 1 to 2 minutes
  • Place salmon on top of planks cooking for 20 to 25 minutes. Carefully watching planks to ensure they do not catch on fire.
  • Serve salmon garnished with thinly sliced scallions.

Notes

*Ensure you follow instructions that accompany the planks.
*Pairs well with grilled sweet potatoes which you can cook along side salmon on the grill.
Keyword fish, grilled, grilled fished, grilled salmon, grilling, outdoor dining, salmon