Cedar Plank Salmon With Blackberry Sauce Recipes

CEDAR PLANKED SALMON

Steps:

• Soak the cedar planks for at least 1 hour in warm water. Soak longer if you have time.
• In a shallow dish, stir together the vegetable oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, green onions, ginger, and garlic. Place the salmon fillets in the marinade and turn to coat. Cover and marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to one hour.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat. Place the planks on the grate. The boards are ready when they start to smoke and crackle just a little.
• Place the salmon fillets onto the planks and discard the marinade. Cover, and grill for about 20 minutes. Fish is done when you can flake it with a fork. It will continue to cook after you remove it from the grill.

CEDAR PLANK-GRILLED SALMON

Steps:

• Combine brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle over fillets. Arrange fillets 1 inch apart on the soaked cedar planks.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Place planks over the cooler section of the center of the grill, turning the thickest sections of the salmon closest to the fire.
• Cover and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest parts of the salmon reaches 135 degrees F (57 degrees C), 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from grill and let salmon rest on planks, 5 to 10 minutes.

CEDAR PLANK SALMON WITH BLACKBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Soak the planks in water for at least one hour before using.
• 2. Use a food processor to combine blackberries, wine, brown sugar, and hot sauce. Season with 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Strain the sauce and discard any seeds. Stir the shallots and garlic into the sauce and set aside.
• 3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat. Place the planks on the grates, close grill, and heat until the planks start to crackle and emit smoke, about 3 minutes. Turn planks over.
• 4. Season salmon with the remaining salt and pepper. Place on the planks. Cover the grill and cook until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 12 to 15 minutes. Serve with sauce.

CEDAR PLANK SALMON RECIPE WITH CREAMY DILL SAUCE

Steps:

• Soak cedar planks in water for at least 2 hours. This will prevent any burning of the wood.
• To make the sauce, add together the sour cream, yogurt, garlic, Dijon, lemon zest and juice, dill and season with salt and pepper. Mix well and adjust seasoning.
• When planks are done soaking, place salmon filets on top, skin side down and season with salt and pepper.
• Reserve about 1/2 cup of yogurt sauce and spoon the rest of the sauce over salmon. Top with additional lemon slices and extra fresh dill.
• Place planked salmon on heated grill over medium heat and cook for about 10-12 minutes, depending how thick salmon is. The edges of the planks will slightly char and salmon should be tender in the middle.

CEDAR PLANK SALMON WITH GINGER SAUCE

Steps:

• In a shallow glass dish, combine the sherry, soy sauce, sesame oil, butter and ginger.
• Place the fish in the marinade for 30 minutes.
• Soak the cedar plank in water for 20-45 minutes
• Preheat the grill at a medium-low setting (300 degrees).
• After removing the plank from the liquid, pat dry and coat with olive oil on both sides.
• Place the plank on the grill with the salmon and shut the lid.
• Leave for 15-20 mins (note: when using whole salmon, the cooking time will increase to approximately 45-50 mins).
• Check salmon on the thickest part of the fillet to ensure even cooking. The salmon should have an opaque colour and be flaky to the touch with a fork.
• Once done, serve with lemon or lime for squeezing over the fish.

CEDAR PLANK SALMON WITH CUCUMBER DILL SAUCE

Steps:

• Soak cedar plank in water for several hours.
• In small bowl, combine shallots, garlic, dill, thyme, cilantro, lemon zest, lemon juice, green onion and olive oil. Cover and place in fridge for at least 1 hours.
• Place salmon on cedar plank and sprinkle with salt and pepper Cover with herb mixture. Set plank on barbecue. Bake for 30 minutes on medium heat, until fish flakes easily with a fork.
• Cucumber Dill Sauce: Finely chop cucumber, toss with salt and let stand for 15 minutes.
• Combine yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, pepper, onion and dill.
• Drain water from cucumber and add to yogurt mixture. (Sauce can be made ahead of time).
• Note: The recipe can be cut in half.

CEDAR PLANK SALMON WITH BLACKBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Soak grilling planks in water for at least 1 hour. , In a food processor, combine the blackberries, wine, brown sugar, honey, hot pepper sauce, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; cover and process until blended. Strain and discard seeds. Stir shallots and garlic into the sauce; set aside., Place planks on grill over medium-high heat. Cover and heat until planks create a light to medium smoke and begin to crackle, about 3 minutes (this indicates planks are ready). Turn planks over. , Sprinkle salmon with remaining salt and pepper. Place on planks. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 12-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with sauce.