Cedar Planked Salmon

Lottie Bradtke

Updated on May 10, 2024

This cedar plank salmon recipe delivers wonderfully smoky flavor that your dinner guests won’t be able to resist.

Why Grill Salmon on a Cedar Plank?

Grilling on a cedar plank gives salmon a subtle smokiness that adds complexity and takes the flavor up a notch. Plus, grilling on a plank means you don’t have to worry about the salmon falling through the grill grates.

How to Cook Cedar Planked Salmon

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

Cedar Planked Salmon Marinade

The salmon marinade keeps the fish moist while adding tons savory flavor:

Soy sauce
Vegetable oil
Rice vinegar
Sesame oil
Green onions
Fresh ginger
Minced garlic

How to Cook Salmon On a Cedar Plank

Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make cedar plank salmon:

Soak the cedar planks.
Make the marinade.
Grill the planks until they start to smoke and crackle.
Place the salmon on the planks, close the grill, and grill until the salmon is flaky.

How Long to Cook Salmon On a Cedar Plank

Salmon cooked on soaked cedar planks on a grill preheated to medium heat should flake perfectly with a fork after about 20 minutes. Don’t forget that the fish will continue to cook after it is removed from the heat.

What to Serve With Cedar Planked Salmon

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Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“This is the best salmon that I have ever eaten,” raves . “It's my go-to recipe.”

“This turns out really tasty,” says . “I have made it several times on the Weber and the only change I’ve made is using low-sodium soy sauce as the cedar smoke gives it sort of a salty flavor on its own.”

“Absolutely delicious,” according to . “I love salmon and this is clearly one of the best salmon dishes I've ever eaten. Full of flavor and moist.”

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Cedar Planked Salmon

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(860)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Ingredients

3 (12 inch) untreated cedar planks
⅓ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
¼ cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 (2 pound) salmon fillets, skin removed

Directions

Soak cedar planks for at least 1 hour in warm water. Soak longer if you have time.
Stir soy sauce, vegetable oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, green onions, ginger, and garlic together in a shallow dish.
Place salmon fillets in soy mixture and turn to coat. Cover and marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 1 hour refrigerated.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat. Place planks on the grill grate. Heat planks until they start to smoke and crackle just a little.
Remove salmon from marinade and place on planks; discard marinade.
Close grill cover. Grill salmon until it flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes; salmon will continue to cook after you remove it from the grill.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

678	Calories
46g	Fat
2g	Carbs
61g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 678
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46g	59%
Saturated Fat 9g	43%
Cholesterol 179mg	60%
Sodium 981mg	43%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 61g	123%
Vitamin C 13mg	14%
Calcium 43mg	3%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 1144mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.