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Cedar-Planked Salmon with Strawberry-Chili Salsa

Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
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Servings

6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 or 2 untreated cedar planks about 12- x 7-inches
  • 4 - 6 salmon fillets
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups diced strawberries
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or basil
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lime about 2 tablespoons
  • 1 serrano or jalapeño chili pepper finely diced (remove seeds first for less heat)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preperation:
  • Soak 1 or 2 cedar planks in cold water for at least 1 hour. Top planks with two or three unopened cans to keep them submerged while soaking.
  • Salsa: 
  • In a medium bowl, stir together strawberries, onion, mint, oil, lime juice, chili pepper, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover and refrigerate. 
  • Fish:
  • Preheat grill to medium-high. 
  • Remove plank(s) from water and place on hot grate over indirect heat for 6-8 minutes, until hot. 
  • Using tongs, carefully turn plank(s) over and place salmon fillets on top.
  • Brush fillets with oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover grill and cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until salmon flakes when lightly pressed with a fork. It’s not necessary to turn the salmon. 
  • Remove from grill and spoon salsa over the salmon. 
  • Serve salmon directly from the plank(s). 
  • Norene's Notes
  • Oven Method:
  • Place soaked planks onto a  baking sheet.
  • Top with salmon; brush fish  with oil and season with salt and  pepper.
  • Bake in a preheated 425°F  oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
  • As the water evaporates  from the plank(s), steam will be  released, keeping the fish moist  and aromatic.
  • Recipe reprinted from The Silver Platter by Daniella Silver, with tips and techniques from Norene Gilletz.
  • Recipe published in JOY of KOSHER with Jamie Geller Summer 2015. SUBSCRIBE NOW
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