Cedar Plank Salmon Garlic Dill

# What You'll Need:

→ Salmon

01 - 4 skin-on salmon fillets, each 6 ounces

→ Marinade & Seasoning

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

04 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

05 - 1 lemon, zested and juiced

06 - 1 teaspoon sea salt

07 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ For Grilling

08 - 2 untreated cedar planks, food-safe, approximately 12 x 6 inches

09 - Lemon slices, for garnish

10 - Fresh dill, for garnish

# Direction Steps:

01 - Immerse cedar planks in cold water for 1 to 2 hours, using a weight to keep them fully submerged.

02 - Combine olive oil, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.

03 - Pat salmon fillets dry. Brush both sides evenly with the marinade, reserving a portion for basting during grilling.

04 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F. Place soaked cedar planks on the grill grates, close the lid, and heat for 2 minutes until they begin to smoke.

05 - Arrange salmon fillets skin-side down on the cedar planks. Close the grill lid and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, basting once with reserved marinade. Cook until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

06 - Remove salmon from the grill. Garnish with fresh dill and lemon slices and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

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The cedar plank transforms salmon into something smoky and juicy without any fuss.
That quick garlic-dill marinade tastes as fresh as the garden, and it always wins compliments.

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If you skip soaking the planks thoroughly, they might catch fire and ruin dinner — learned that with a backyard flame once.
Adding lemon slices directly onto the wood creates steam that keeps the fish juicy, changing the final texture for the better.

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