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Cedar-Planked Salmon On The Grill

Simple is divine. This very old method of cooking fish celebrates the pure, clean taste of fresh salmon.

Type: Fish
Courses: Main Course
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

1   Salmon fillet - (18" long, abt 2 1/2 lbs)
1 tablespoon 15mlLemon zest
  = (zest of 1 lemon)
3 sections  Fresh dill - snipped
  Salt - to taste
  Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
  Lemon wedges - for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Immerse an untreated, 20-inch cedar plank suitable for cooking use in water; soak at least 1 hour or up to 1 day. Place salmon fillet, skin-side down, on soaked plank. Sprinkle with lemon zest, dill, salt, and pepper.

Place planked salmon in center of cooking grate. Grill 25 to 30 minutes or until salmon is opaque in center and flesh flakes easily with a fork. Garnish with lemon wedges.

This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.

Wine Recommendation: The absolute best way to celebrate the pure salmon flavors of this dish is with a crisp brut or extra dry Champagne.

Source:
Weber's Recipes at http://www.weber.com

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