How to Make Pepper-Honey Cedar Plank Salmon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salmon is a versatile and delicious fish that can be prepared in a variety of ways, but one of the most delectable methods is to cook it on a cedar plank with a sweet and spicy glaze. This Pepper-Honey Cedar Plank Salmon recipe is a perfect way to showcase the natural flavors of the fish while adding a burst of smoky, savory, and sweet goodness.

The cedar plank not only infuses the salmon with a subtle earthy flavor, but it also helps to keep the fish moist and tender while it cooks. ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 untreated cedar planks
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¾ cup honey
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 6 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless salmon fillets
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Soak the cedar planks in warm water for 1 to 2 hours. Add a splash of bourbon to the water if desired.
  • Bring the pineapple juice, soy sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, and honey to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and stir in the sugar, 1 teaspoon black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reduced to a syrupy consistency, about 15 minutes. Set the sauce aside.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat. Place the planks on the grate. They are ready to cook on when they start to smoke and crackle just a little.
  • Season the salmon with a light sprinkling of salt and pepper. Place the fillets onto the smoking cedar planks, close the lid of the grill, and cook for 10 minutes. Spoon a small amount of the sauce over the salmon fillets, and continue cooking until the fish turns opaque in the center, about 5 minutes more. Serve with the remaining sauce.
  • Nutrition

    484 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 114mg
    • Sodium: 893mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 45g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 590mg