Cedar Plank Salmon

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 (6 ounce) fresh atlantic salmon fillets, about 1 inch thick,skin removed
• 4 tablespoons roast garlic infused olive oil
• 4 tablespoons finely chopped shallots or 4 tablespoons red onions
• fresh dill
• 1 lemon, cut in half
• coarsely crushed black peppercorns
• coarsely crushed pink peppercorns
• coarse salt

Recipe

• 1 soak a 10 inch long, 6" to 8" wide, construction grade cedar plank 3/4" thick, in water for at least 24 hours before making the recipe.
• 2 make sure you keep the wood submerged by weighing it down with cans.
• 3 start your barbecue and heat it to high.
• 4 rub the salmon filets all over with the oil, sprinkle each one with some of the shallots, top with a few sprigs of fresh dill and a squirt of lemon juice.
• 5 finish with the crushed peppercorns.
• 6 put the plank on the bbq and sprinkle with a little coarse salt.
• 7 close the cover for a couple of minutes or just until the top of the plank is nearly dry.
• 8 note: keep a spray bottle of water close at hand in case the wood starts to burn.
• 9 place the filets on top of the plank.
• 10 if your bbq has two burners, turn off the one beneath the wood.
• 11 if not, turn the heat to the lowest setting.
• 12 close the cover and cook for about 10- 12 minutes or until nearly cooked all the way through.
• 13 don't overcook.
• 14 squeeze some lemon juice over the top, serve and enjoy.
• 15 the plank can only be used once.
• 16 make sure it has stopped smoking and is well extinguished before disposing of it.