Cedar Plank Salmon With Mustard-herb Glaze

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 lbs salmon fillets (1 1/2 - 2 pounds works fine)
• olive oil
• kosher salt
• fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon or 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, snipped

Recipe

• 1 put a weight atop the cedar plank and soak in water for a minimum of one hour, preferably longer.
• 2 brush the flesh side of the salmon fillet with olive oil; season with kosher salt and fresh black pepper. combine dijon mustard and herbs; brush over salmon.
• 3 place the soaked plank on grill grate over medium-high heat; cover and heat for 3 minutes. turn plank over with tongs and heat until light smoke develops, about 3 minutes more.
• 4 place salmon skin-side down on heated plank over medium-high heat; cover and grill until salmon reaches an internal temperature of 140 f, 15-20 minutes.
• 5 transfer salmon to serving plate. with tongs carefully remove hot plank from grill to a safe, heat-resistant cooling place. let salmon rest 5 minutes before serving.