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Perfect Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon Recipe with Lemon Dill Butter

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A quick and easy grilled salmon recipe using a cedar plank for smoky flavor, topped with a bright and creamy lemon dill butter. Perfect for weeknights or impressing guests.

Ingredients

  • Salmon fillets, skin-on, about 6 ounces (170 grams) each
  • Cedar plank, specifically made for grilling, soaked in water for at least 1 hour
  • Unsalted butter, 4 tablespoons (60 grams), softened
  • Fresh lemon juice from 1 medium lemon (about 2 tablespoons / 30 ml)
  • Lemon zest from 1 medium lemon
  • Fresh dill, 2 tablespoons, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed)
  • Garlic, 1 small clove, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil, 1 tablespoon (15 ml)

Instructions

  1. Soak the cedar plank in water for at least 1 hour to prevent burning and create steam.
  2. In a small bowl, mix softened butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, and chopped dill. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 375°F / 190°C). Clean the grates to prevent sticking.
  4. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
  5. Place the soaked cedar plank on the grill grates, close the lid, and heat for 3-5 minutes until it begins to smoke and crackle.
  6. Place salmon fillets skin-side down onto the hot cedar plank. Close the lid and grill for 12-15 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  7. During the last 2-3 minutes of grilling, dollop the lemon dill butter generously over the salmon to melt and coat.
  8. Remove the cedar plank carefully from the grill and let the salmon rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

Always soak the cedar plank for at least 1 hour before grilling to prevent burning and create steam. Use skin-on salmon fillets to keep the fish moist and intact. Avoid flipping the salmon; cook skin-side down on the plank. If flare-ups occur, move the plank to a cooler part of the grill and keep a spray bottle of water nearby. Lemon dill butter can be prepared up to a day ahead and refrigerated. For dairy-free option, substitute butter with coconut oil or plant-based margarine. Cedar planks can be reused 2-3 times if cleaned and dried properly.

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