Grilled Mediterranean Cedar Plank Salmon

This is so flavorful, and simple to make, perfect for weeknight cooking or fancy enough to serve if you’re having guests. Aside from soaking the plank in water, the rest takes under 30 minutes to make.

How To Make Perfect Cedar Plan Salmon

Soak the planks at least 1 hour. Turn the left two burners of the grill on so you’ll have indirect heat on the right side and direct heat on the left, then close the lid. You’ll want the grill to get very hot. Because the smoke is what gives you such great flavor, I place the plank with the fish on the direct heat side for about 3 to 4 minutes, until it starts crackling and smoking, keeping a close eye on it and a water bottle handy just in case. Then I move it to the indirect heat side, close the lid and let the heat finish cooking the salmon. The results are perfectly cooked juicy salmon, with just enough smoky flavor and no fire! A few more tips, add fresh herbs to the plank before the fish to add more flavor as it cooks. Try soaking the planks in apple juice, cranberry juice or even wine.