Cedar Planked Salmon With Hoisin Mustard Glaze

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 2 -2 1/2 lbs salmon fillets
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly grounded

Recipe

• 1 cedar plank: take an untreated cedar plank, about 16x8 inches, weighted down and soaked in water for at least an hour, preferably longer.
• 2 mix first 5 ingredients in a small bowl for glaze. place salmon, skin side down, on large cutting board and remove any pin bones.
• 3 cut salmon in half lengthwise but not through to the skin. then cross crosswise to make 6 - 8 servings, but again, do not cut through to the skin.
• 4 brush glaze evenly over salmon flesh and in between individual servings. season evenly with salt and pepper.
• 5 preheat grill. place soaked plank over direct medium heat and close lid. after a few minutes when the plank begins to crackle and smoke begins to escape from grill, place salmon, skin side down, in centre of plank.
• 6 close lid and let salmon cook until lightly browned, about 15 - 25. (hint: move plank over indirect heating will prevent flareups, but cooking may be longer).
• 7 remove plank from grill using tongs.
• 8 serve.