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Flavorful Cedar Plank Salmon Recipe with Easy Lemon Dill Butter

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This cedar plank salmon recipe features smoky wood flavor and a bright, herbaceous lemon dill butter, delivering a quick, easy, and impressive meal perfect for weeknights or entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 ounces / 170 grams each)
  • 1 untreated cedar plank, soaked in water for at least 1 hour
  • 4 tablespoons (60 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika
  • Optional: fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Soak the cedar plank in water for at least 60 minutes to prevent burning.
  2. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped dill, and minced garlic. Mix until smooth and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F to 400°F). Lightly oil the grill grates.
  4. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Place the soaked cedar plank on the grill grates. Close the lid and let it smoke and crackle for 3-5 minutes.
  6. Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the plank. Spread a generous dollop of lemon dill butter over each fillet.
  7. Close the grill lid and cook for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily, or internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  8. Remove the plank from the grill using tongs and let the salmon rest for a few minutes.
  9. Serve salmon hot, spooning any melted lemon dill butter over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Soak the cedar plank thoroughly to prevent burning and ensure gentle smoke. Use skin-on salmon fillets for better flavor and structure. Keep grill temperature medium-high to avoid charring the plank or drying out the fish. Use a spray bottle of water to control flare-ups. Leftover lemon dill butter is great on vegetables or bread. For oven baking, cook at 400°F for 15-18 minutes on a soaked plank.

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