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Flavorful Cedar Plank Salmon Recipe with Easy Maple Glaze

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This cedar plank salmon recipe features a sweet and smoky maple glaze that caramelizes beautifully, delivering tender, flavorful salmon perfect for grilling or oven broiling.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large salmon fillet (about 2 pounds / 900 grams), skin-on
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil or avocado oil, for brushing
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (Grade A Dark Amber preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free option)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 untreated cedar plank, soaked in water for at least 1 hour

Instructions

  1. Soak the cedar plank in water for at least 60 minutes to prevent burning and release aroma.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes to make the glaze. Add water if too thick.
  3. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels. Brush both sides lightly with olive or avocado oil, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F) or oven to 425°F with broiler on and rack in upper third.
  5. Place salmon skin-side down on the soaked cedar plank. Brush a generous layer of maple glaze over the top, reserving some for basting.
  6. Place the cedar plank with salmon on the grill grates or in the oven. Cook for 15-20 minutes on grill or 12-15 minutes under broiler, basting once halfway through. Salmon is done when opaque and flakes easily.
  7. Remove plank from heat and let salmon rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Soak the cedar plank for at least 1 hour to prevent burning. Baste the salmon with glaze twice for best caramelization. Use skin-on salmon for better texture and flavor. If plank flames up, move to cooler part of grill or tent with foil. Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce sodium intake. The glaze can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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