Cook Time
20 min
Yields
6 servings
Deliciously grilled salmon on a cedar plank gets that much better covered in a creamy dill sauce.
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ingredients
Cedar-Planked Salmon
2
salmon, fillets, (about 1 lb total)
2
Tbsp olive oil
½
tsp grated lemon, rind
2
Tbsp lemon, juice
1
Tbsp chopped fresh chives
1
Tbsp chopped green onion
2
tsp Dijon mustard
1
pinch salt
1
pinch pepper
Dill Sauce
½
cup sour cream
2
Tbsp finely chopped cucumber
½
tsp dried dill, weed
1
Tbsp chopped fresh dill
2
tsp minced fresh chives
2
tsp minced green onion
2
tsp Dijon mustard
1
pinch salt
1
pinch pepper
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directions
Step 1
Soak two 12- x 7-inch (30 x 18 cm) untreated cedar planks in water for at least 30 minutes or for up to 24 hours.
Step 2
Place 3 salmon fillets on top of each plank.
Step 3
In small bowl, whisk together oil, lemon rind and juice, chives, mustard, salt and pepper; brush some over salmon.
Step 4
Place planks on grill over medium-high heat; close lid and cook, brushing with remaining lemon mixture for about 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork.
Step 5
Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine sour cream, cucumber, dill, chives, salt and pepper.
Step 6
Serve planks on platter with dill sauce.