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    Cedar Plank Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce

    Published: Jun 25, 2018 · Modified: Oct 30, 2022 by Samantha Ferraro · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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    A summer staple, learn how to make cedar plank salmon with creamy dill sauce on the grill. Top with fresh slices of lemon and serve with your favorite grilled vegetables.

    Cedar Plank Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce and Fresh Lemon

    This cedar plank salmon recipe with dill sauce is a staple in our house, especially in the summer. We always have the ingredients on hand. Wild salmon, fresh dill, lemon and either low fat sour cream or yogurt.

    The planked salmon is whipped up in no time and provides an elegant and hassle free dinner. When I came home the other night and saw these beautiful pink pieces of salmon flesh laying atop of the wood planks.

    Cedar Plank Salmon is perfect for the grill along with other vegetables.

    How to Cook with Cedar Planks

    Nowadays, you can find wood planks at many grocery stores and even home improvement stores, such as Home Depot or Lowes. Amazon can deliver Cedar Planks. Cedar is the more common type of wood used, but I have also seen oak wood planks as well as hickory and apple wood. Just make sure it is safe for cooking and not treated.

    All you need to do is soak the planks in water (or even better, try it with beer or even wine, which is my next project!) for at least 2 hours and you're good to go. Remove the planks from soaking and place the salmon fillets on the planks. Then grill as usual.

    The heat against the wood surface injects the fish with an amazing smokiness and as the salmon cooks, it becomes incredibly tender.

    Can you Cook Cedar Plank Salmon in the Oven?

    Yes, instead of placing the planks on a grill, follow the same method and place the planked salmon in the oven on a baking sheet (for easier transporting).

    Bake salmon at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-18 minutes until salmon is just cooked though. Of cours,e this depends on the thickness of your fish as well.

    Cedar Plank Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce and Fresh Lemon

    If you love grilled fish as much as I do, try my grilled branzino with lemon and fresh herbs or my other favorite way to eat salmon, in this Greek Fattoush Salad with Grilled Salmon.

    More grilling ideas

    • Grilled Tomahawk Steak with Chimichurri Compound Butter
    • Grilled Kofta with Eggplant and Tomatoes
    • Chicken Shawarma Skewers
    • Grilled Branzino with Lemon and Fresh Herbs
    Cedar Plank Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce and Fresh Lemon

    Cedar Plank Salmon Recipe with Creamy Dill Sauce

    Samantha Ferraro

    LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    A summer staple, learn how to make cedar plank salmon with creamy dill sauce on the grill. Top with fresh slices of lemon and serve with your favorite grilled vegetables.
    4.55 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Soaking 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 400 kcal

    Equipment

    • Cedar Planks

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 cedar planks
    • 2 6 ounces salmon fillets bones and skin removed
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • ½ cup plain yogurt
    • 1 garlic clove grated or chopped finely
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 whole lemon zested and juiced
    • Small bunch of fresh dill chopped + extra sprigs for garnish
    • Lemon slices for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Soak cedar planks in water for at least 2 hours. This will prevent any burning of the wood.
    • To make the sauce, add together the sour cream, yogurt, garlic, Dijon, lemon zest and juice, dill and season with salt and pepper. Mix well and adjust seasoning.
    • When planks are done soaking, place salmon filets on top, skin side down and season with salt and pepper.
    • Reserve about ½ cup of yogurt sauce and spoon the rest  of the sauce over salmon. Top with additional lemon slices and extra fresh dill.
    • Place planked salmon on heated grill over medium heat and cook for about 10-12 minutes, depending how thick salmon is. The edges of the planks will slightly char and salmon should be tender in the middle.

    Notes

    To cook planked salmon in the oven: Place planks on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 degree Fahrenheit for 15-18 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 38gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 204mgPotassium: 1018mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 492IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Karen Ching says

      July 09, 2018 at 1:29 am

      5 stars
      Can I just say.. this is so mouth-watering! This is perfect for our next family get-together. My mother would love this for sure!

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        July 09, 2018 at 9:04 am

        Hi Karen!! Thank you so much! I hope you do make it and please let me know how it comes out! I am planning on grilling more fish recipes this summer 🙂

        Reply
    2. Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says

      May 08, 2012 at 5:00 pm

      5 stars
      I know I told you this on Twitter, but the blog looks great! Kita did an excellent job. And you did a great job with this salmon! It looks delicious! The creamy dill sauce is perfect!

      Reply
    3. Liz says

      May 07, 2012 at 5:27 pm

      5 stars
      I adore salmon...and this looks like an amazing recipe! I have some cedar planks waiting to test out your recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        May 08, 2012 at 7:43 pm

        Awesome! Would love to hear how it turns out!

        Reply
    4. Jen @ Juanita's Cocina says

      May 07, 2012 at 5:14 pm

      5 stars
      Oh. em. gee. I am literally drooling and refraining from licking my screen! Beautiful pics, too!

      Reply
    5. Griffin's Grub says

      May 07, 2012 at 11:31 am

      5 stars
      Love cedar planked salmon, but have never had a creamy dill sauce before. Will definitely try that next time.

      Interesting you say that you soak your planks 2 hours? I've always heard, and done< 30 minutes. Do you think the longer soak time benefits it at all?

      Reply
      • admin says

        May 08, 2012 at 6:18 pm

        I've never done it for less because the directions on the wood say to soak for at least 2 hrs 🙂

        Reply

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