Salmon is low in unhealthy saturated fats, high in protein, is an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals, is rich in healthy omega-3 fats and tastes great!
Need An Idea For Dinner?
Salmon has become a staple at restaurants and dinner tables across the country, and for good reason. Salmon is high in protein, low in saturated fat and is an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals. It’s also rich in healthy omega-3 fatty acids and tastes great!
Better yet, salmon works well with with a variety of seasonings and many cooking methods, so there are endless recipes to try. Next time you cook salmon, give this one a go. This recipe is great for trout and whitefish, too!
Ingredients
- One salmon (Chinook or coho), lake trout or whitefish fillet
- Butter or olive oil
- Crushed garlic
- Garlic salt
- Paprika (optional)
- Maple syrup
Supplies
- One cedar plank, a bit longer than the fillet
- Container to soak the plank in water (a tub, pan or empty cooler will work well)
- Backyard grill or campfire with a grill grate across the flames
- Spray bottle with only water to extinguish flames on the plank, if necessary
- Bucket of water or garden hose as a safety precaution
Cooking Directions
- Soak your plank in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat up the grill or start a fire.
- Put your soaked plank on the grill, rough side up, until it smokes.
- While the plank is heating up, baste the fillet with butter or olive oil, smear with crushed garlic and sprinkle with garlic salt and paprika.
- Turn over your smoky plank and lay the prepared fillet on the smooth side.
- Close the lid of your grill and leave it alone for 10 minutes. Once the filet flakes easily with a fork, it should be done. Cooking times may vary based on the thickness of the plank and fillet, how hot your fire is and personal preference.
- Drizzle with maple syrup and serve off the plank or transfer to a platter.
Choosing Your Plank
You can buy cedar planks specifically for cooking fish in the meat department at your local grocery store or at cooking supply shops. You can also go to the lumber yard and buy a plank and cut it to length – just make sure you’re buying untreated cedar. Other types of wood like cherry or hickory will work, too.
As always, check the fish consumption health advisory to make the best decision for yourself and family. |
