Maplemustardplanksalmon Recipes

MAPLE MUSTARD PLANK SALMON

Steps:

• Soak plank in water a minimum of 1 hour before using. (I put mine on a cookie sheet, filled it with water and placed a glass full of water on top of it to weigh it down and let it soak all day.
• Cut salmon with 1/2 inch slits lengthwise almost down to the skin, and 1/2 inch apart.
• Sprinkle lemon juice liberally over salmon and massage into every nook and cranny.
• Preheat grill to high heat (about 500-600 degrees). I set it on high.
• Season the salmon with salt and pepper. (I used lemon pepper).
• When the grill is hot, place the salmon, skin side down on the pre-soaked plank over indirect heat. (Turn one of the burners off, leave the other lit, place over unlit side).
• Close lid and cook for 15-18 minutes.
• Brush salmon with the sauce made from the Maple Syrup, Garlic, Orange Rind and Dijon Mustard.
• Cook for an additional 10-12 minutes or until done.
• It's done when fish flakes easily with a fork.
• Remove from heat and serve.

CEDAR PLANKED SALMON WITH MAPLE GLAZE AND MUSTARD MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• In a small heavy saucepan simmer maple syrup, gingerroot, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste until reduced to about 1 cup, about 30 minutes, and let cool. (Maple glaze may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Bring maple glaze to room temperature before proceeding.)
• Preheat oven to 350° F. If using cedar plank, lightly oil and heat in middle of oven 15 minutes; or lightly oil a shallow baking pan large enough to hold salmon.
• Arrange scallion greens in one layer on plank or in baking pan to form a bed for fish.
• In another small saucepan heat half of glaze over low heat until heated through to use as a sauce. Stir in remaining tablespoon lemon juice. Remove pan from heat and keep sauce warm, covered.
• Put salmon, skin side down, on scallion greens and brush with remaining glaze. Season salmon with salt and pepper and roast in middle of oven until just cooked through, about 20 minutes if using baking pan or about 35 if using plank.
• Cut salmon crosswise into 6 pieces. On each of 6 plates arrange salmon and scallion greens on a bed of mashed potatoes. Drizzle salmon with warm sauce.