Cedar planked salmon is the classic recipe – the one everyone thinks of – when talking about grilling planks. We wanted to take this common favorite to a new level, by doing a potato-wrapped salmon planked on Cedar. Serve with a side salad for a healthy, light dinner. See the pictures below of the wrapping process.

TOTAL TIME

Active Time 30 minutes

SERVINGS

4 people

INGREDIENTS

  • 5 x 11” Cedar Plank
  • 4 (6 ounce) Salmon Fillets, skinless
  • 2 Russet Potatoes
  • 1 Bunch Chives, chopped
  • Salt & Pepper
  • 4 Tbs. Butter, melted

CHEF'S TIP

Exposing a cut potato to oxygen creates
a chemical reaction that will turn pink.
Although pink potatoes are safe, they
are a bit unappetizing!  Placing them in
cold water will protect them from oxygen
and slow down the chemical reaction.

DIRECTIONS

  • Soak Cedar Plank in hot water for at least 15 minutes.
  • Preheat grill to 400°F.
  • Peel potatoes. Using a peeler, peel long thin pieces of potato. Place in cold water until ready to use.
  • Lay plastic wrap on work surface and slightly over lap the potato slices to create a rectangle big enough to wrap around the salmon.
  • Sprinkle salmon with chives, salt and pepper.
  • Place the salmon on the potato rectangle and use the plastic wrap to fold the potatoes around the salmon.
  • Place potato wrapped salmon seam side down on the plank and brush with melted butter.
  • Repeat with remaining fillets.
  • Place plank on the grill and cook with the lid closed for 10-12 minutes.
  • Remove from the grill, sprinkle with more chives.
  • Have a spray bottle of water handy for flare-ups.
  • Enjoy!

 

Using plastic wrap, you can wrap the potato slices around the salmon.By folding the plastic wrap over the salmon, it's easy to wrap the potato slices around the salmon.

USED IN THIS RECIPE