Whenever I see cedar plank salmon on the menu at a restaurant it always seems so fancy and also incredibly intimidating. Salmon is super easy to make and Ryan and I eat it every week, but I’ve never used a cedar plank when preparing the flavorful fish.
Thank you to The Salmon Council for encouraging me to give cedar plank salmon a try! The honey Dijon cedar plank salmon we made last night was fabulous. And so, so easy.
February is American Heart Month, a time of heightened awareness and concern about heart disease, and when The Salmon Council reached out to me to request my help in spreading the word about heart health, I was more than game. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming more than 811,000 lives per year. One woman dies from heart disease every minute.
Salmon and heart health go hand in hand since the American Heart Association recommends eating fish high in omega-3s, like salmon, two times a week. Salmon is packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, protein and vitamin D and can help lower cholesterol and decrease fatal cardiovascular incidents.
(Source of the facts included in my graphic: Rima Kleiner, MS, RD)
And it’s pretty darn delicious, too!
The Salmon Council sent me two Weber cedar planks to inspire me to experiment with baking salmon in a new way and the end result was fantastic!
Honey Dijon Cedar Plank Salmon
Honey Dijon Cedar Plank Salmon
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
- Category: dinner, recipes
- Cuisine: dinner
Description
Salmon and heart health go hand in hand since the American Heart Association recommends eating fish high in omega-3s, like salmon, two times a week. Salmon is packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, protein and vitamin D and can help lower cholesterol and decrease fatal cardiovascular incidents.
Ingredients
- 1 cedar plank
- 1 large salmon filet (approximately one pound)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (stone ground or regular Dijon will work)
Instructions
- Soak cedar planks in water for at least two hours.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Mix honey and Dijon mustard.
- Place salmon on plank (skin on or off depending on your preference) and coat with honey Dijon glaze.
- Bake for 30 – 35 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork.
Giveaway
Now here is your chance to win a prize pack from The Salmon Council in honor of American Heart Month!
One PBF reader will win:
- Two Weber Firespice Cedar Planks (You can visit Weber’s website for recipes and tips including a step-by-step guide for perfect salmon planking)
- $30 Visa Gift Card (to buy some salmon!)
- Hooked on Salmon Thermo-Tote
To enter this giveaway, simply comment on this post telling me your favorite way to enjoy salmon. I will randomly select a winner on Wednesday. Please note this giveaway is only open to U.S. residents.
Good luck!
More of my favorite salmon recipes:
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Teriyaki salmon is the best!
I typically just make it with garlic and lemon juice. Easy and yummy!
My favorite way to eat salmon is in sushi! But I’d love to try cooking it this way.
My husband is a picky eater so we usually bake it in the oven plain. It isn’t fancy but still tasty.
We are a big fan of salmon in our household! I like it grilled, broiled, baked, etc.
Soy glazed salmon is my favorite!! I would love to try out these planks!
My favorite way to enjoy salmon is griled with some simple teriyaki sauce !
I love salmon marinated for 1-2 hrs in reduced sodium soy sauce & fresh garlic, then either baked or grilled, I think it has the most incredible flavor!
Recently I’ve been on a huge smoked salmon kick! I found the salmon at Trader Joes and for lunch will eat it on melba crackers and for dinner in a salad! It’s super tasty and serves as several healthy meals 🙂
I love salmon baked with Soy Vay Island Teriyaki marinade. I’ve always loved salmon and my boyfriend made it this way for me a few years ago. It became our favorite prep method!
I use the simple salmon recipe you posted a while ago. Love it!
My favorite is definitely salmon burgers!
I love it simply cooked like you described it or with a little olive oil and lemon juice and I also love it in sushi, so good!
On the grill is yummy!
My favorite way to eat salmon is grilled with Italian dressing wrapped in tin foil, yum!
I’m a vegetarian, so my favorite way to have salmon is to feed it to my hubby! So far, I’ve only tried baking it with lemon.
Honey Dijon!
I wrap it in aluminum foil with a little butter and lemon and cook it in the oven…300 degress for 25 minutes!
My favorite way to eat salmon is grilled with a maple glaze!
I’ve always been too intimidated to try my own cedar plank grilling, too. I love salmon, but my favorite way is smoked with a delicious brown sugar rub.
I love salmon! I typically bake it with onions, mushrooms, plenty of seasoning, and a veggie on the side. It would be awesome to try one of these planks!
I love salmon!! One of my favorite ways to eat is it with miso glaze- thanks julie
Seared salmon nicoise salad. Amazing!
My Husband and I made salmon with siracha-lime sauce the other night and it was fabulous!
That looks delicious! My favorite way to have salmon is with a ginger sesame glaze. So good!
I pretty much like salmon no matter what. Some of my favorites are bbq or teriyaki glazed, or just grilled with a light mango salsa.
Nice and simple – salmon sashimi from my favorite sushi place! I don’t even put soy sauce or wasabi on it. Just the fish itself! 🙂
I absolutely love salmon! My favorite way to eat it is grilled with some seasonings, and if I don’t want to use the grill then I bake it!
I love roasted salmon well done (love it crispy!) with ginger and soy sauce. I am getting hungry just thinking of it! Thanks for the great giveaway!
like it best simply with some lemon or as salmon cakes
Blackened salmon is the best! Slightly spicy with a crispy outside .
I like to bake it with some dill and mustard. My husband loves it smoked.
We had salmon tonight! We had my favorite, stuffed salmon!
I love salmon in sushi and sashimi, but I also love the teriyaki salmon my boyfriend’s mom makes! She has the magic touch.
I love salmon! This recipe looks so easy and delicious too. Thanks so much for the post 🙂
My fiance and I love baked salmon with a crust of kettle-cooked potato chips, lime juice, and dill…delish!!!
My favorite way to eat salmon is in sushi! We will also bake it with some lemon and herbs 🙂 I would love to try the Cedar Plank!
I love marinating salmon in light soy sauce and topping the salmon with fresh squeezed orange juice. Wrapped in foil (or the cedar plank if I am lucky;) on the grill. So yummy, healthy and easy to prepare.
salmon sushi rolls 🙂
need i say more?
I don’t have a lot of experience with salmon, I’ve only had it plain so I would love to play around with it a little more.
i know many people looove crisping up the skin, but i enjoy mine skinless (less fishy this way) and baked! i like simple herbs (garlic & herb mix is great) & lots of lemon juice for seasoning 🙂
We bake it with some fresh herbs
I love some fresh pasta and dill, topped with some low fat yogurt and smoked salmon! Delicious!
I love baking salmon with some garlic and lemon juice!
I love salmon with an orange maple glaze or simply with Dijon mustard and bread crumbs.
I love it baked with some herbs and a pat of butter on top! But I am very excited to try your recipe!
I love to have salmon with a teriyaki glaze and some jasmine rice! So yummy 🙂
My favorite is salmon caesar salad! Yum!
Macadamian (spelling?) crusted Salmon is amazing! Holy Yum!
Hubby makes salmon in the cast iron skillet seasoned with Adobo. I’m obsessed!!