This cedar plank salmon recipe is the ultimate way to prepare salmon on the barbecue. It's cooked low and slow and results in fish that's moist, smoky, and full of flavor. We top it with an avocado peach salsa for an easy summer meal that's ready in just 35 minutes!
Ingredients
1 - 1 ½lbsalmon fillet, preferably with the skin removed
1teaspoonolive oil
1teaspoonpaprika
½teaspoonEACH: onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, sea salt, and pepper
Avocado Peach Salsa
3mediumpeaches, diced
1avocado, diced
½red bell pepper, diced
⅓cupdiced red onion
½cupminced cilantro
Juice from 1 lime
1minced jalapeño, optional
½teaspoonEACH: sea salt and pepper, more to taste
Instructions
Soak your cedar plank in water for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
While the cedar plank is soaking, make the salsa. Mix all the ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl.
3 medium peaches, 1 avocado, ½ red bell pepper, ⅓ cup diced red onion, ½ cup minced cilantro, Juice from 1 lime, 1 minced jalapeño, ½ teaspoon EACH: sea salt and pepper
Turn on your BBQ to medium-low heat. Place the salmon on the cedar plank and drizzle the top with the oil. Sprinkle the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper over the top.
1 - 1 ½ lb salmon fillet, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon EACH: onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, sea salt, and pepper
Put the salmon on your barbecue and turn it to low heat. Close the lid and cook the salmon for 20 minutes, or until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit.