Description
Discover how to perfectly grill Mediterranean Cedarplank Salmon for a flavorful, smoky dish that will impress. Learn tips for juicy results every time.
Ingredients
- 1 untreated cedar plank
- 1 1 1/4-pound boneless wild salmon fillet
- 1 lemon, halved
- 3/4 tsp (4 ml) kosher salt
- 1 tsp (5 ml) dried oregano
- 1/8 tsp (1 ml) black pepper
- A few sprigs fresh oregano and thyme, optional
- 1 cup (240 ml) grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) Kalamata olives, quartered in long strips
- 1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp (5 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1/8 tsp (1 ml) kosher salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh oregano for garnish
Instructions
- Immerse the cedar plank in water for 60 minutes.
- Cut half of the lemon into thin rounds. Drizzle the remaining juice from that lemon half over the salmon, then sprinkle with kosher salt, dried oregano, and black pepper. Chill in the fridge until it’s time to cook.
- In a bowl, mix together the grape tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Arrange fresh oregano and thyme, followed by the salmon with the skin facing down, on the soaked plank. Layer the lemon rounds on top.
- Preheat the grill to a medium-high setting, leaving one side’s burners off for indirect cooking. Close the lid and allow the grill to heat up.
- Set the plank with the salmon directly over the heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until the plank begins to smoke and has slight charring on the bottom and edges (monitor closely to prevent the edges from catching fire; have a water spray bottle nearby just in case).
- Move the plank to the side with no direct heat, cover the grill, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes based on thickness, or until the salmon is thoroughly cooked in the thickest section (I used a fork to peek inside).
- Once done, top the salmon with the tomato mixture and serve.
Notes
- Soak the cedar plank in water for an hour to avoid fire risk during grillingnMarinate the salmon with lemon juice in the fridge for at least 30 minutes for better flavornPreheat the grill to 375°F (190°C) for consistent cooking
