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Pacific Northwest Planked Salmon

Source of Recipe


From "BBQ USA," by Stephen Raichlen






List of Ingredients



• -- For the Salmon --
  
• 1 salmon fillet, with or without skin (about 1-1/2 lbs; ideally cut from the end closest to the head)
  
• About 1 Tbsp olive oil
  
• Kosher or sea salt
  
• Freshly ground black pepper
  
• .
  
• -- For the Glaze --
  
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (preferably Hellmann's)
  
• 1/3 cup Meaux (grainy French) mustard
  
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
  
• 1/2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
  
• Kosher or sea salt
  
• Freshly ground black pepper
  
• .
  
• -- You'll also Need --
  
• 1 cedar plank (about 6 x 12 inches), soaked for 2 hours in water to cover, then drained
  






Instructions



1. Run your fingers over the salmon fillet, feeling for bones. Using needle-nose pliers or tweezers, pull out any you find. Rinse the salmon under cold running water, then blot it dry with paper towels. If using salmon with skin, generously brush the skin with olive oil. If using skinless salmon, brush one side of the fish with olive oil. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Place the salmon on the plank, skin side down (if it has skin); oiled side down (if it is skinless).
   
   
2. Make the glaze: Place the mayonnaise, mustard, dill and lemon zest in a nonreactive mixing bowl and whisk to mix. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
   
   
3. Set up the grill for indirect grilling and preheat to medium-high.
   
   
4. When ready to cook, spread the glaze mixture evenly over the top and sides of the salmon. Place the salmon on its plank in the center of the hot grate, away from the heat, and cover the grill. Cook the salmon until cooked through and the glaze is a deep golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes. To test for doneness, insert an instant-read thermometer through the side of the salmon: The internal temperature should be about 135 degrees (F). Another test is to insert a slender metal skewer in the side of the fillet for 20 seconds: It should come out very hot to the touch.
   
   Transfer the plank and fish to a heatproof platter and slice the fish crosswise into serving portions. Serve the salmon right off the plank.
   
   Serves 4