77 minutes
A delicious and aromatic salmon dish infused with the flavors of cedar and pesto, perfect for a grilled dinner.
Salmon Fillet, preferably skin-on
0 lb
to taste
to taste
teaspoons
Pesto, store-bought or homemade
cups
optional
Cedar Grilling Plank, about 12 inches long
each
1. Soak Cedar Plank
Place the cedar plank in a large baking dish and weigh it down with cans or heavy items to ensure it stays submerged. Soak for about an hour.
2. Preheat Grill
While the plank soaks, preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If using a gas grill, prepare for indirect heat by turning off one burner. For a charcoal grill, push the coals to one side.
3. Prepare Salmon
Remove the plank from the water and pat it dry with a tea towel. Lay the salmon fillet, skin side down, on the plank. Season the salmon evenly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
4. Grill Salmon on Direct Heat
Place the plank with the salmon over direct heat on the grill. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes until the plank starts to smoke and char slightly.
5. Move to Indirect Heat
Move the plank to the indirect heat area of the grill. Close the lid and cook for 7 to 12 minutes, until the salmon is opaque and cooked through at the thickest part.
6. Spread Pesto and Serve
Remove the plank from the grill and spread the pesto evenly over the salmon. Let the salmon rest for a few minutes. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.
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