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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I love my salmon any way, but mostly grilled!
I love grilled salmon! I think I could eat it every day!
Salmon with a little honey/cayenne marinade is so simple and delicious. It’s our go to for a quick weeknight meal.
I try to encourage my family to eat fish, we’ve seen the struggles of heart disease in our family. I haven’t found a way to cook fish that they just love, would really to try the cedar plank!
I love stuffing salmon with crab meat!
I like it caramelized! And it’s very simple, mix salt and pepper with some coconut sugar and coat the fish. So tasty!
I love baking my salmon with a coating of salt, pepper and fresh rosemary…yummy!
Grilled with a savory rub!
I love it grilled!!!!! I love this!!!! It gives me some other ideas on how to cook it. :0) HAPPY TUESDAY EVERYONE!!!
I love salmon prepared any way. However, lately on my tight budget, I’ve been buying canned salmon (cheaper).
BBQ salmon! Yummm! Also, I love pairing salmon with asparagus.
I enjoy salmon smoked or grilled!
Love lox with capers and onions on my bagel! Yum!
I love seasoned salmon grilled to perfection!
My sister taught me how to make salmon in the dishwasher! I thought she was nuts, but with some foil, a few lemon slices, and a really good olive oil, I had dinner and clean dishes!
We like Salmon, but we don’t eat it much. The availability of quality fish in WV is low.
We like it grilled the best.
I love my mothers Japanese Salmon Linguine, but otherwise just broiled with spinach and maybe sweet potato or brown and wild rice on the side! Yum!
Just a little rub is all I need, however your honey mustard one will definitely be on the menu this week!
Salmon is one of my favorite foods but I love it grilled or baked, marinated in rice vinegar, soy sauce and fresh ginger.
There’s nothing better than enjoying grilled salmon alfresco in the summer…with a little lemon squeezed on top!
i LOVE salmon in my mom’s traditional filipino soup. It comes out a little sour because of the tamarind sauce, which is delicious!
I love basic baked salmon (drizzled with avocado or olive oil and seasoned with sea salt and fresh ground pepper). I usually cook it at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or so. Yum!
Nothing beats a fresh grilled peice of salmon!
I marinate salmon in this trader joe’s asian spicy peanut vinaigrette dressing and then cook it. It’s seriously the best.
Marinated in a mix of low sodium soy sauce and pure maple syrup and baked at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. So easy and so stink in’ good
I usually bake my salmon with a brown sugar teriyaki sauce but I have always wanted to try a cedar plank!
I love cedar plank salmon! I also love it as sashimi. Thanks for the giveaway!
My husband and I are a big fan of cooking salmon on the grill with fresh herbs. He likes it because he enjoys using the grill, I like it because I enjoy taking a night off from cooking dinner! Plus it’s so darn tasty!
I have heard of this cooking technique and always wanted to try it. I saw it on a cooking show and as always they go so fast you can barely keep track of what they saying, let alone make some notes! Thanks for sharing. Now I can try it out too.
Hi Julie, I am in love with salmon burgers! With sweet potato fries of course. I can never pass up an opportunity for Cajun grilled salmon though, definitely a favorite meal of mine.
I love some grilled salmon, smoked is really good too
Salmon is one of my favorite meals! Stuffed with crab or with a spicy orange marmalade glaze is my favorite way to eat it though.
I love a good salmon burger!
I love salmon burgers!
I love grilled salmon!
I enjoy testing out new recipes! I like salmon burgers and soy sauce & brown sugar marinated oven baked salmon! Thanks!
I love salmon. I love Ina Garten’s recipe for soy and Dijon marinade then grill it up!
I love grilled salmon, but I don’t eat it nearly often enough!
We like salmon with pesto and breadcrumbs…so good!!
I love baked salmon with some butter on it. Yum!
I love baked salmon! I also really love salmon in my sushi!
I love grilled salmon with homemade pesto but salmon burgers come a close second.
Heart disease runs in my husbands family so I’m trying to do a better job at incorporating fish into our diet! We do love a good grilled salmon but I’ve been wanting to try the cedar plank method for a while now!
I love almond or walnut crusted salmon….delish!!
I love salmon burgers and would be interested in seeing how a cedar smoked salmon burger tastes!
Apartment living calls for baked salmon 90% of the time, so I’ve always wanted to try cedar planks. Yum!
Salmon is by far my favorite fish! I love it with some pesto spread on top or Cajun spice. Salmon sushi is delicious too 🙂
I love to bake salmon and eat with steamed veggies!
My favorite would be with some seasoning on top and baked.
Garlic or honey