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Grilled on a gas or charcoal grill, this salmon is easy, delicious and has just a few simple ingredients. The perfect healthy, delicious summer dinner!

Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon with Lemon Garlic and Dill

Erin Indahl-Fink
This Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon is deliciously simple. Made with just a few ingredients, it gets its flavor from the smokey cedar plank that its grilled on. Clean Eating and Paleo Friendly, this dish is super health, and super delicious!!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner/Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 74 kcal

Equipment

  • Cedar Planks for Grilling Ideal for grilling salmon, chicken, vegetables and more, these cedar planks infuse great flavor to your food.
  • Grilling Tongs These stainless steel grilling tongs by OXO are perfect for quick grilling.

Ingredients
  

  • 4 6 oz. salmon fillets or one large half salmon
  • 1 lemon for juice
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh dill minced
  • Fresh ground Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • 30 minutes prior to grilling, prepare your cedar plank by soaking it in water. (A large roasting pan filled with a couple inches of water works well. Submerge the plank in water by holding it down with a heavy item like a bottle of wine or jar of sauce.) Let the plank soak fully for at least 2 hours. DON'T SKIP THIS STEP!
  • Using an outdoor gas or charcoal grill, light it for medium high heat. Don't use a cedar plank indoors.
  • When plank has been soaked, place your fully thawed salmon fillets on the plank. Sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper to your taste. Next sprinkle on the minced garlic and dill. Lastly, slice the lemon in half. Squeeze one half of the juice of the lemon onto the fillets. Slice the other half of the lemon in slices, then the slices in halves. Place the halves on top of the salmon.
  • Place the prepared salmon onto the hot grill. Check the salmon on occasion to ensure the plank isn't flaming up. Use a spray bottle filled with water to shoot out any flare-ups. Grill for 12-15 minutes, or when salmon flakes. For a thicker salmon, increase grill time appropriately. Safely remove the hot plank from the grill with grilling tongs. Transporting on a baking sheet works well, as the plank will be very hot.
  • Serve right away with additional lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

When buying salmon, look for wild caught, if possible. Fresh or frozen salmon can be used for this recipe. Be sure to thaw frozen salmon before cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 4servingsCalories: 74kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 17mgSugar: 1g
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