Cedar Planked Salmon

Name: Cedar Planked Salmon
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; ½ cup Dijon mustard; ¼ cup honey; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme plus extra for garnish; 4 (7-ounce) salmon fillets, skin on; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 Western Red Cedar Natural Grilling Planks

Cuisine

Seafood

Experience smoky, tender perfection with Cedar Planked Salmon. This recipe highlights the natural flavors of salmon with a subtle cedar aroma.Author:

The Big Green Egg® Cookbook

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup Dijon mustard
¼ cup honey
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme plus extra for garnish
4 (7-ounce) salmon fillets, skin on
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

2 Western Red Cedar Natural Grilling Planks

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Directions

Set the Egg for direct cooking
Preheat the Egg to 400°F/204°C
Place the cedar planks in a pan, cover with water, and let soak for 1 hour
Whisk the mustard, honey, balsamic vinegar, orange zest, and 1 teaspoon thyme together in a small bowl
Place the cedar planks on the grid, close the lid of the Egg, and preheat for 3 minutes
Open the lid and turn the planks over, brush them with the olive oil, and place 2 salmon fillets on each plank
Season the salmon with salt and pepper and brush generously with the honey glaze
Close the lid of the Egg
Cook the salmon for 12 to 15 minutes for medium
Remove from the heat, garnish with thyme, and serve immediately