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CEDAR PLANK SALMON
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
-1 salmon fillet (1 1/2- 2 pounds)
-1/2 cup brown sugar
-1/2 teaspoon paprika
-2 tablespoons salt
-1 tablespoon garlic powder
-red, black and green peppercorns coarsely crushed
-2 teaspoon lemon zest
-1/4 cup maple syrup for brushing (optional)
Preparation:
1. Soak the cedar plank for 1-2 hours.
2. Brush the fillet lightly with canola or other neutral flavored oil.
3. Combine the rub ingredients (brown sugar, paprika, salt garlic powder, and lemon zest) in a bowl and mix well. Massage the rub liberally onto the top side of the salmon fillet. Wrap the fillet in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
4. Preheat the grill to medium-low (350 F)
5. Place the soaked plank on the grill and close the grill for about 3 minutes; turn the plank over and place the salmon fillet on the heated side of the plank.
6. Close the grill and cook for 12-15 minutes (depending on the thickness of your fillet; until the salmon flakes easily and separates easily from the skin).
7. Brush the salmon with maple syrup the last 3-5 minutes on the grill. (optional)
Wine pair: white wines with some body to stand up to the richness of the salmon like a white Burgundy or Chablis, or soft Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley are perfect. Italian Vermentino and South American Albariño are also good bets.