Cedar-Plank Salmon

Name: Cedar-Plank Salmon
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons grainy mustard; 2 tablespoons mild honey or pure maple syrup; 1 teaspoon minced rosemary; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1 piece salmon fillet; 1 piece cedar grilling plank

Succulent salmon fillet glazed with a honey-mustard and rosemary mixture, slowly grilled on a cedar plank for a smoky, woodsy flavor. This elegant dish pairs the rich taste of salmon with aromatic herbs and citrus notes.

6 servings

2 hr 45 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•2 tablespoons grainy mustard
•2 tablespoons mild honey or pure maple syrup
•1 teaspoon minced rosemary
•1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
•1 piece salmon fillet
•1 piece cedar grilling plank

Cooking Instructions

1.
Soak cedar grilling plank in water to cover 2 hours, keeping it immersed.
120 min
2.
Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure . Open vents on bottom and lid of charcoal grill.
10 min
3.
Stir together mustard, honey, rosemary, zest, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Spread mixture on flesh side of salmon and let stand at room temperature 15 minutes.
15 min
4.
Put salmon on plank, skin side down (if salmon is too wide for plank, fold in thinner side to fit). Grill, covered with lid, until salmon is just cooked through and edges are browned, 13 to 15 minutes. Let salmon stand on plank 5 minutes before serving.
20 min