Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon with Cilantro Garlic Butter & Lemon

Experience a delectable fusion of flavors with this Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon, adorned with a luscious cilantro garlic butter and fresh lemon slices. Perfect for hosting a summer barbecue or enjoying a weeknight dinner, this dish is both aromatic and succulent, offering a taste that encapsulates the essence of a refined culinary delight.

Ingredients

🐟 1 whole Atlantic salmon, with skin

🫒 Olive oil, to taste

🌿 Your favorite seafood seasoning blend (e.g., Sazón, El Matador), to taste

🍋 5 lemons, sliced and seeds removed

🧄 Fresh cilantro garlic butter, to taste

🪵 1 cedar plank, soaked in water for 30 minutes

🪵 Lump charcoal for grilling

Instructions

1- Pre-soak the Cedar Plank:

Start by soaking the cedar plank fully submerged in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
This essential step prevents the plank from catching fire during cooking and imparts a subtle smoky flavor to the salmon.

2- Prepare the Salmon:

Coat the salmon generously with olive oil.
Evenly sprinkle your preferred seafood seasoning over the salmon. Lay lemon slices and dots of fresh cilantro garlic butter across the top.

3- Preheat the Grill:

Light the lump charcoal in your grill (preferably a Flavor Pro model) and allow it to heat up to approximately 400°F.
Ensure an even heat distribution.

4- Grill the Salmon:

Place the seasoned salmon on the soaked cedar plank.
Position the plank directly over the hot charcoal on the grill.
Close the grill lid and allow the salmon to cook for about 30 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and flakes easily with a fork.

5- Serving Suggestions:

Remove the salmon from the grill and let it cool slightly.
Carefully transfer the salmon off the cedar plank onto a serving plate.
Garnish with additional lemon wedges. Serve alongside grilled asparagus and creamy mashed potatoes enhanced with a touch of fresh cilantro butter on top.

6- Enjoy: