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Grilled cedar plank salmon topped with a creamy dill sauce and lemon.
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Cedar Plank Salmon Recipe with Creamy Dill Sauce

Cedar plank salmon is a summer favorite! A wild-caught filet of salmon is layered with a tangy, lemony dill sauce that gently cooks over the hot grill.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Soaking2 hours
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cedar plank salmon, grilled cedar plank salmon, salmon with creamy dill sauce
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 246kcal
Author: Samantha Ferraro

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sockeye salmon fillet pin bones removed
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • 2 garlic cloves grated or chopped finely
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ lemon zested and juiced
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ¼ cup fresh dill chopped + more for garnish
  • Lemon slices for garnish
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Instructions

  • Soak the cedar planks in water for at least 2 hours. This will prevent the wood for burning during cooking.
  • Make the creamy dill sauce. To a medium sized bowl, add the sour cream, yogurt, grated garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon zest and juice, and chopped dill and season with salt and pepper. Mix well and adjust seasoning.
  • When planks are done soaking, place the salmon filet on top, skin side down.
  • Reserve about ½ cup of yogurt sauce and spoon the rest of the sauce over the salmon. Top with additional lemon slices and extra fresh dill.
  • Place the planked salmon on a heated grill over medium heat and cook for about 12-15 minutes, depending how thick salmon is. The edges of the planks will slightly char and salmon should be tender in the middle.
  • Once done, remove the plank from the frill and flake into serving sizes. Serve with reserved dill sauce.

Notes

  • Soak the Cedar Planks: The most important tip is to soak the planks for at least 2 hours before cooking. This will prevent the wood from burning.
  • Dry the Fish: Before seasoning the fish, pat the fish dry with paper towels.
  • Prep the Fish: Remove any pin bones from the fish before cooking.
  • To cook planked salmon in the oven: Place the soaked planks on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degree Fahrenheit for 15-18 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 407mg | Potassium: 691mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 487IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg