I Made the Best Salmon....

[DawnCt1]

I am not bragging, (well I am) but I can't take credit for this recipe. I found it on all recipes. Last summer I bought a bunch of cedar planks for the grill. Well I finally got around to using them. I soaked the plank in water for about 5 hours. Then I had the supermarket skin 2 pounds of salmon filet and marinated it for about 4 hours in 1/3 cup salad oil, 1/3 cup soy sauce, a couple of tablespoons or more of Rice wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons of fresh ground ginger, a teaspoon of minced garlic, a bunch of chopped green onion, about 1/2 cup.
Set the grill at about medium so when the cover is closed, its about 400 degrees. Place the plank on the grill until it smokes slightly and you hear it crackle. Place the salmon on the plank, I add the marinade again at this point. Let it cook about 20 minutes until it flakes. Stand by with a spray bottle in case the edge of the plank catches on fire. It was great. It is good hot. It is good cold. DS who won't eat fish even liked it. I hope I can find more planks during the winter. We grill through the snow.

 

[disneyhand]

This sounds really good. I need to try it. I want to eat more fish, but I don't love it or really know how to cook it. My few tries have been disasters! Other than seafood, I'm usually a decent cook!
Thanks for the recipe.

 

[LukenDC]

Can those cedar planks be used in a conventional oven?

 

[DawnCt1]

Can those cedar planks be used in a conventional oven?

I still have the wrapper! The answer is no. It says for gas or charcoal grills. Sorry.

 

[DawnCt1]

This sounds really good. I need to try it. I want to eat more fish, but I don't love it or really know how to cook it. My few tries have been disasters! Other than seafood, I'm usually a decent cook!
Thanks for the recipe.

I am the same way. Swordfish is easy. I like it only if its fresh and not frozen but I grill it. Nothing special but its good because its swordfish. Its the rest of the fish that I don't even try to cook. I will order when we eat out, but I am going to attempt to get more fish recipes.
BTW. It seems last year, salmon was around $5. This year, unless its on sale, it is closer to $8.

 

[Tinker'n'Fun]

It sounds wonderful. I have to admit, I am afraid to try most types of fish/seafood. Not sure why? I have a piece of Salmon in the freezer (I know it is not the same) and I think it's time to go for it.

I will have to cook inside (it really is a small piece, no need to set the huge grill up and no planks at this house). Do you think the marinade would still be good for an indoor cook and which method would you recommend?

 

[DawnCt1]

It sounds wonderful. I have to admit, I am afraid to try most types of fish/seafood. Not sure why? I have a piece of Salmon in the freezer (I know it is not the same) and I think it's time to go for it.

I will have to cook inside (it really is a small piece, no need to set the huge grill up and no planks at this house). Do you think the marinade would still be good for an indoor cook and which method would you recommend?

I would broil it....I think.

 

[cabanafrau]

Costco has been carrying the planks year round in our area. We like to rub the salmon with olive oil, sprinkle with dill weed, top with thinly sliced onion followed by thinly sliced lemon and then place the soaked plank on the grill.

 

[DawnCt1]

Costco has been carrying the planks year round in our area. We like to rub the salmon with olive oil, sprinkle with dill weed, top with thinly sliced onion followed by thinly sliced lemon and then place the soaked plank on the grill.

That sounds good. I planted a bunch of herbs in the spring but then I didn't have a kitchen all summer. My basil is dying off. I still have thyme, a little dill, lots of rosemary and oregano. I hope the frost holds off for a while and I will use my dill.

 

[clutter]

Ok, I admit, I'm too lazy for the cedar planks. But I've made a very similar version of your salmon by marinating and tossing on the grill in foil. (We actually prefer it to be softer rather than crispy.) Instead of the ginger, we used garlic, and instead of vegetable oil, we use 1 tbsp of sesame oil. And we add 2 tbsps of brown sugar. Save some of the sauce for drizzling on the salmon. I'm not usually good at cooking fish, but we now eat this every week, pretty much.

 

[DawnCt1]

Ok, I admit, I'm too lazy for the cedar planks. But I've made a very similar version of your salmon by marinating and tossing on the grill in foil. (We actually prefer it to be softer rather than crispy.) Instead of the ginger, we used garlic, and instead of vegetable oil, we use 1 tbsp of sesame oil. And we add 2 tbsps of brown sugar. Save some of the sauce for drizzling on the salmon. I'm not usually good at cooking fish, but we now eat this every week, pretty much.

It actually doesn't come out crispy. The cedar plank keeps it softer but gives it a smokey flavor.

 

[Rumpus]

I am not bragging, (well I am) but I can't take credit for this recipe. I found it on all recipes. Last summer I bought a bunch of cedar planks for the grill. Well I finally got around to using them. I soaked the plank in water for about 5 hours. Then I had the supermarket skin 2 pounds of salmon filet and marinated it for about 4 hours in 1/3 cup salad oil, 1/3 cup soy sauce, a couple of tablespoons or more of Rice wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons of fresh ground ginger, a teaspoon of minced garlic, a bunch of chopped green onion, about 1/2 cup.
Set the grill at about medium so when the cover is closed, its about 400 degrees. Place the plank on the grill until it smokes slightly and you hear it crackle. Place the salmon on the plank, I add the marinade again at this point. Let it cook about 20 minutes until it flakes. Stand by with a spray bottle in case the edge of the plank catches on fire. It was great. It is good hot. It is good cold. DS who won't eat fish even liked it. I hope I can find more planks during the winter. We grill through the snow.

I have been looking for fish recipes and this one caught my eye. Where do you get the planks?

 

[cabanafrau]

I have been looking for fish recipes and this one caught my eye. Where do you get the planks?

I buy them at Costco, but I have also seen them at a local patio/garden/grill store.

 

[wvjules]

For a second I thought Dawn was back.

 

[Ciao Mickey]

For a second I thought Dawn was back.[/QUOTE

Does anyone know what happened to her?

 

[travelbug]

For a second I thought Dawn was back.

Same here. I didn't think to look at the date of the first post until I saw your comment.

 

[powellrj]

I thought Dawn was back, I hate when people bring back old posts that belong to people who no longer post.

 

[Mrs. Darcy]

When I saw 620 views, I thought wow Dis people must really love salmon! Then I saw there was a backstory.

 

[Tinijocaro]

We have used this exact recipe and loved it too! we love salmon anyways, but when cooked on the plank it adds such an interesting flavor. If you just slightly undercook the salmon, take it off just before it flakes it is absolute heaven!

I am not bragging, (well I am) but I can't take credit for this recipe. I found it on all recipes. Last summer I bought a bunch of cedar planks for the grill. Well I finally got around to using them. I soaked the plank in water for about 5 hours. Then I had the supermarket skin 2 pounds of salmon filet and marinated it for about 4 hours in 1/3 cup salad oil, 1/3 cup soy sauce, a couple of tablespoons or more of Rice wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons of fresh ground ginger, a teaspoon of minced garlic, a bunch of chopped green onion, about 1/2 cup.
Set the grill at about medium so when the cover is closed, its about 400 degrees. Place the plank on the grill until it smokes slightly and you hear it crackle. Place the salmon on the plank, I add the marinade again at this point. Let it cook about 20 minutes until it flakes. Stand by with a spray bottle in case the edge of the plank catches on fire. It was great. It is good hot. It is good cold. DS who won't eat fish even liked it. I hope I can find more planks during the winter. We grill through the snow.