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Flavorful Cedar Plank Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe with Lemon Dill Butter

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A quick and easy salmon recipe cooked on a cedar plank with a sweet honey garlic glaze and topped with fresh lemon dill butter, perfect for backyard grills or oven broiling.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each), skin-on
  • 1 large cedar plank, soaked in water for at least 1 hour
  • 1/4 cup honey (85 g), preferably raw or local
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced fresh
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (30 ml)
  • Juice of 1 medium lemon (about 2 tablespoons / 30 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (60 g), softened
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Sea salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Soak the cedar plank in water for at least 1 hour, ideally 2 hours, to prevent burning.
  2. Prepare the lemon dill butter by combining softened unsalted butter with finely chopped fresh dill and fresh lemon juice. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Make the honey garlic glaze by whisking together honey, minced garlic, and low-sodium soy sauce in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium heat (around 350°F / 175°C) or preheat the oven broiler with the rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  5. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  6. Place the soaked cedar plank on the grill grates and heat for 3-5 minutes until it starts to crackle and smoke gently.
  7. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the hot cedar plank. Brush the tops generously with the honey garlic glaze. Close the lid and cook for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily or reaches an internal temperature of 125°F (52°C).
  8. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, spread a dollop of the lemon dill butter on each fillet to melt and mingle with the glaze.
  9. Carefully remove the plank from the grill using tongs or a spatula and transfer the salmon to plates. Let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Soak the cedar plank for at least 1 hour to prevent burning. Use a spray bottle of water to manage flare-ups. Apply honey garlic glaze in layers for a caramelized finish. Add lemon dill butter at the end to preserve fresh herb flavor. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. For dairy-free, replace butter with melted coconut oil mixed with lemon juice and dill. Oven broiling is a good alternative if no grill is available.

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Keywords: salmon, cedar plank, honey garlic, lemon dill butter, grilled salmon, easy salmon recipe, healthy seafood

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