In this culinary journey, we'll explore the depths of flavor and tradition as we unveil the secrets of cooking succulent BBQ salmon on a wet plank, a method passed down through generations by Native American tribes. This ancient technique infuses the salmon with a symphony of smoky, earthy, and aromatic notes, creating a dish that tantalizes the taste buds and transports you to a realm of culinary heritage. Join us as we delve into the art of preparing this Native American delicacy, discovering the perfect combination of ingredients, techniques, and traditions that bring this dish to life.
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BBQ SALMON ON WET PLANK (OLD NATIVE INDIAN RECIPE)
This was done for us by a friend, and it is moist and awesome. We did this for friends in Australia, but it was hard to find the cedar plank for starters, and the fish was very expensive, as it seems most is all exported.
Provided by Cat..atude
Categories Canadian
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Presoak, totally submerged plank for at least 1 hour. (We are lucky enough to be beside a lake, otherwise you may have to use bathtub or container large enough to submerge the plank. Plank can be Cedar, Alder, Apple, Cherry, Hickory, Maple, Oak. Can also be soaked in beer or wine, it is the cook's choice. Plank must be short enough to accommodate the barbecue, yet big enough to accommodate the fish.
- Preheat barbecue to 350°F.
- Place plank in barbecue and allow it to preheat until it starts smoking.
- Baste salmon with butter and salt and pepper.
- Add chives or freen onions.
- Place on plank with skin side down.
- Barbecue with lid closed for 15 to 25 minutes until fish is opaque,.
- Garnish with fresh lemons sliced thinly.
- Serve and enjoy!
CEDAR PLANK SALMON
Cooking salmon over indirect heat on the grill brings smoky flavor to Bobby Flay's recipe for Cedar Plank Salmon from BBQ with Bobby Flay on Food Network.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Soak cedar plank in salted water for 2 hours, then drain. Remove skin from salmon fillet. Remove any remaining bones. Rinse the salmon under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels. Generously season the salmon with salt and pepper on both sides. Lay the salmon (on what was skin-side down) on the cedar plank and carefully spread the mustard over the top and sides. Place the brown sugar in a bowl and crumble between your fingers, then sprinkle over the mustard.
- Set grill for indirect grilling and heat to medium-high. Place the cedar plank in the center of the hot grate, away from the heat. Cover the grill and cook until cooked through, around 20 to 30 minutes. The internal temperature should read 135 degrees F. Transfer the salmon and plank to a platter and serve right off the plank.
- Cook's Note: A direct method to grill the salmon may be used. Soak the cedar plank well. Spread the mustard and brown sugar on the salmon, but do not place the fish on the plank. Set up the grill for direct grilling on medium-high. When ready to cook, place the plank on the hot grate and leave it until there is a smell of smoke, about 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the plank over and place the fish on top. Cover the grill and cook until the fish is cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 135 degrees F. Check the plank occasionally. If the edges start to catch fire, mist with water, or move the plank to a cooler part of the grill.
INDIAN SPICED GRILLED SALMON
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to medium high. Lightly brush the grates with vegetable oil. Toss the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, ginger, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl.
- Rub the top and sides of the salmon with the garam masala; season generously with salt and pepper. Brush both sides of the bread and the cut sides of the lemons with the vegetable oil. Grill the salmon until charred but still slightly pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Grill the lemons until juicy and well charred, about 2 minutes per side. Grill the bread until toasted, about 1 minute per side.
- Squeeze 2 grilled lemon halves into the tomato-cucumber salad, add the avocado and toss. Divide among plates. Add a piece of salmon and a grilled lemon half to each plate. Cut the bread into wedges and serve with the salmon.
GRILLED SALMON WITH INDIAN SPICES AND RAITA
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Quick & Easy Yogurt Low Cal Backyard BBQ Dinner Salmon Spice Cucumber Grill Grill/Barbecue Healthy Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Prepare grill (medium-high heat). Purée ginger, 1/4 cup oil, 1 tablespoon garam masala, garlic, coriander, and cumin in a blender until coarse purée forms. Put salmon into a baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Coat salmon with ginger pureée. Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir yogurt, cucumber, cilantro, scallions, lime juice, and remaining 1 teaspoon garam masala in a medium bowl. Season raita to taste with salt and pepper.
- Brush the grill rack with oil. Brush off marinade for easier grilling, or leave it on for a better crust. Grill salmon, turning once, until it just begins to flake in center, 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer salmon to a platter. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with raita.
BBQ PLANK SALMON
A fantastic Northwest favorite that is amazingly simple and quick to cook main course. It is commonly accepted that alder smoke compliments salmon the best, however, this recipe works great with cedar planks, too.
Provided by hangman_1
Categories Native American
Time 1h40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Seriously, read this thoroughly first. Cooking planks is a fire hazard if handled carelessly. Your home is not worth the best salmon you'll ever have. Almost, though. Also important, farm raised salmon has been consistently found to be the MOST TOXIC meat produced for consumption. Don't trust me, Google it! This makes preserving wild salmon runs that much more important.
- An hour and a half prior to cooking soak your plank in water for at least 45 minutes. hot water's best. This is important to keep it from catching fire in the BBQ.
- After soaked, place rinsed salmon on plank skin down. No flesh should be hanging off the edges, this makes picking a fillet's size really important because it is easier to pick the size of fillet than find or cut a plank to fit the fish. I use planks packaged and marked for this. Don't waste your time with cedar BBQ envelopes/pockets. These products are crap.
- Again, with the skin down, spread your mustard over the pink flesh to cover but not to smother.
- Sprinkle paprika or cayenne pepper on fillet to your taste preference.
- Let rest until cooking time. Meanwhile, prepare BBQ to a high heat and get together the tools/instruments you are going to use to remove the burnt plank from the grill. Keep these close by and ready. Also, consider where are you going to let the plank with an underside covered in red hot embers rest? Think this through thoroughly!
- You're going to lay the plank directly on the grill to cook the fish. As the damp wood starts to burn it will smoke the fish. It creates a lot of smoke, so BBQ placement might have to be evaluated.
- When your grill is ready place planked fish on grill and cover. Vent the BBQ medium, you want to retain as much smoke around the fish, but not suffocate your heat source. Cooking takes about 10 to 20 minutes depending on the thickness of your fillet. If you know how to test steak for rareness, the fillet should feel medium. Remember to let the meat rest and allow for it to finish cooking off the grill, so pulling it a little early is a good thing.
- Now, removing the plank is serious business! ITS UNDERSIDE WILL BE BURNING RED HOT AND WILL CATCH OTHER WOOD ON FIRE IF YOU LET THEM STAY IN CONTACT! I use a heavy duty spatula to support one end and a strong pair of cooking tongs that allow me to really grip the plank tightly for the other end. Your goal is to find something that will hold the plank so tightly WITHOUT DAMAGING FISH that you can hold it with one hand if necessary, and it will likely be necessary. Let the meat rest 5 minutes before serving. I put mine on the hot-plate burner cover of my gas grill. Its metal, making it safe.
- Alternatively, you do not need to use mustard for a good plank salmon. It's better with it, even on premium king fillets. It just is. And, cedar planks are likely easier to find. I have used a 1X9X2' of cedar I bought at a local hardware store to cook this recipe and it worked beautifully. the guys at the store assured me that the processing of the wood did not include toxic chemicals.
CEDAR PLANK-GRILLED SALMON
Salmon did planking before it was a thing! Cedar keeps the fish from getting burned or blackened and infuses it with delectably earthy flavor. Brush with my Awesome Sauce recipe before serving.
Provided by Greubel Rosie
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Salmon Fillet Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle over fillets. Arrange fillets 1 inch apart on the soaked cedar planks.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Place planks over the cooler section of the center of the grill, turning the thickest sections of the salmon closest to the fire.
- Cover and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest parts of the salmon reaches 135 degrees F (57 degrees C), 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from grill and let salmon rest on planks, 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 114.1 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 36.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 141.8 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
Tips:
- Choose the freshest salmon you can find. Wild-caught salmon is generally considered to be the best, but farmed salmon can also be good if it is sustainably raised.
- Use a wet plank. This will help to keep the salmon moist and prevent it from sticking to the grill.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. This will help to create a nice sear on the salmon.
- Season the salmon with your favorite herbs and spices. Some good options include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Place the salmon on the wet plank and grill it for 10-12 minutes per inch of thickness. Baste the salmon with melted butter or olive oil every few minutes to keep it moist.
- Let the salmon rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the fish.
Conclusion:
Grilled salmon on a wet plank is a delicious and healthy way to cook this versatile fish. The plank helps to keep the salmon moist and flavorful, and the grill marks add a nice smoky flavor. This dish is perfect for a summer cookout or a special dinner party.
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