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Flavorful Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon Recipe with Easy Honey Dijon Glaze

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This cedar plank grilled salmon features a sweet and tangy honey Dijon glaze that infuses smoky, tender, and flaky salmon with bold flavor. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces / 170 grams each), skin-on
  • 1 cedar plank, soaked in water for at least 1 hour
  • 3 tablespoons honey (preferably raw or local)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh herbs (dill or parsley) for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Soak the cedar plank in cold water for at least 1 hour to prevent burning.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the glaze. Set aside.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F / 190°C).
  4. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
  5. Place the soaked cedar plank directly over the heat source on the grill. Close the lid and warm for 3-5 minutes until it starts to smoke and crackle.
  6. Arrange salmon fillets skin-side down on the cedar plank and brush tops generously with the honey Dijon glaze.
  7. Close the grill lid and cook for 15-20 minutes, checking at 12 minutes. Salmon is done when it flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 125-130°F (52-54°C).
  8. Halfway through cooking, brush another layer of glaze on the salmon for a sticky, shiny finish.
  9. Carefully remove the cedar plank from the grill and let the salmon rest for 3-5 minutes.
  10. Garnish with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon before serving.

Notes

Soak the cedar plank for at least 1 hour to prevent burning. Keep the grill lid closed to trap smoke and heat. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking. Brush glaze twice for best flavor. If flare-ups occur, move plank to cooler part of grill or spray lightly with water. Cedar planks can be reused 2-3 times if cleaned and dried properly.

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