Cedar Plank Salmon with a Maple Ginger Glaze

by Tasty Timbers

This is a wonderful way to grill salmon. Cooking on western red cedar was discovered by the Indians in the Pacific Northwest over 100 years ago. The salmon always stays moist and the glaze and cedar impart a wonderful combination of flavors. Serve the salmon right on the plank in the middle of the table on a heat-proof trivet, leave it smoldering for additional fun. The plank will keep the salmon warm while you serve.

Number of Servings: 6-8
Ingredients:
1 Salmon filet 3-4 lbs. (skin removed)
1 Tasty Timber Grilling Plank
1 bunch whole green onions
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon chopped ginger

Instructions:
Maple Ginger Glaze: Combine maple syrup, lemon juice, dark soy sauce, chopped ginger, and chopped garlic in a sauce pan over medium heat; reduce by 1/2. Place the bunch of whole green onions (trimmed) as a bed for the salmon filet on the pre-soaked cedar plank; place salmon on top of the onions. Place plank on a medium high covered gas or charcoal BBQ grill. Baste with the glaze starting after about 10 minutes on the grill, then 2 more times while it cooks. Grill for about 25 minutes or until it reaches 140 degrees internal temperature using an instant read thermometer. Remove from grill and baste one more time. Serve the plank right on the table. Try serving the salmon on top of Yukon Gold mustard mash potatoes (add a tablespoon of stone ground Dijon mustard to your potatoes when mashing.) Enjoy!

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