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 have two go-to’s: baked with an herb mustard glaze, or baked with a homemade teriyaki glaze. We also love it grilled on a cedar plank when it is warm enough outside to use the grill. I never thought of putting the cedar plank in the oven though!
I love salmon burgers!
I love a maple syrup glaze for salmon, so delicious!! Your cashew crusted recipe you posted above also sounds like something to try!
Salmon is one of my favorite foods so there’s pretty much no way I don’t like to eat it! But my fave recently has been salmon burgers. Mmm mmm good!
I recently tried a pumpkin spice glazed salmon and it’s really great and easy!
I love salmon. We make a homemade marinade that is oh so yummy (soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, etc.).
Yum! My fiance and I love salmon, definitely adding this recipe to the menu this week!
I love Salmon with Dill and Basil cream topping
Yum! I broil my salmon after brushing it with lemon juice, rosemary, and garlic. So yummy!
I love salmon coated with a thin layer of pesto!
In a sushi roll. This would help me break out of my salmon rut.
I love salmon cooked on the grill, with lemon juice, salt and pepper and a smig of blackened seasoning! DELISH!
I hated fish growing up. My mom tricked me by coating the fish in dijon and lemon and told me it was chicken. I loved it at first bite and have been making it like that ever since. I also love making my own sushi by rolling salmon, avocado and cucumber in seaweed- YUM!
I love lightly seasoned baked salmon! Or smoked salmon, yumm!1
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What a great give away! We love salmon with a honey glaze.
I love grilled salmon with salmon seasoning!
Miso Salmon is my favorite!
I’ve always loved salmon and I converted my husband to a salmon lover with my Baked Dill Salmon with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce (pretty much a tzatziki sauce). Its sooo good.
I love salmon poached in white wine with a yogurt dill sauce. So refreshing during the summer!
I love my salmon seasoned and baked! Or in a sushi roll!
My favorite way to enjoy Salmon is my mom’s recipe! The main ingredients are dijon and walnuts. So good!
BBQ Salmon all the way! Anything BBQ for that matter 🙂
My favorite is plain cedar smoked salmon, the flavor from the cedar is perfect. I used to hate the taste of any fish until my dad started making it like this!
Salmon burgers or grilled salmon with garlic and lemon juice! I def need more salmon in my diet, though!
I love to go simple with olive oil, salt, pepper, and then I sear it on the stovetop and then finish it in the oven!
Salmon is my favorite! I make it all different ways, but the easiest is to simply use a little bit of mayo (i prefer the olive oil mayo), sprinkle with a little bit of dill and fresh lemon juice..wrap in foil and bake!
What a sweet giveaway! I had cedar planked salmon for the first time a few weeks ago at a restaurant and I was instantly hooked! We have yet to find cedar planks but have found some other grilling planks that do okay. I would love a nice set of cedar ones! 🙂
Broiled with lemon and capers!
Salmon grilled outside w/ spices 🙂 Love grilling just about everything!
I love baking salmon with teriyake sauce!
Thanks for the chance to win!
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My favorite salmon is an herb-crusted salmon with coconut flour from paleomg! With a squeeze of lemon, yum!
I’ve actually made your BBQ Salmon a couple of times… yummy recipe. I like my salmon broiled.
I love making salmon with a citrus marinade and grilled! It adds so much flavor!
I LOVE baking salmon fillets in the oven in tinfoil with sliced lemon and a little bit of salt and pepper-super tasty!! 🙂
I’ve recently discovered salmon (I know, crazy) and have fallen in love with it, so good and easy to make 🙂
I love salmon raw, in sushi!
Marinated in teriyaki sauce and grilled on the George Foreman!
We use potlatch seasoning and cook on the grill on cedar planks. Delicious!
I love salmon!! My favorite has to be baking in the oven with olive oil and light seasoning! yum!
i love salmon with an orange maple glaze or some sort of glaze that crisps up the salmon after being in the oven. yum!
With orange juice, zest, and a bit of brown sugar
i love salmon with just olive oil, s&p, a little bit of lemon juice, and dijon mustard. sooooo good. i also love canned salmon mixed with mayo/greek yogurt, on toast topped with sliced cucumber 🙂
My favorite way to cook salmon is to tent it in tin foil with a little butter, tons of thinly sliced lemons, fresh dill, and ground pepper – just throw it on the grill and it is ready in no time!
My favorite way to eat salmon is as a salmon “cake” similar to a crab cake but with salmon 🙂 delic!
My husband makes the best salmon! He simply seasons and puts it in the oven but he always adds some “secret” ingredient., which is usually a soy or teryiaki type flavoring. These planks will be the perfect addition!
Salmon Burgers are the best!
I love salmon burgers topped with fresh avocado and tomato 🙂
I love salmon burgers, scalloped salmon and just simply baked. Have often wondered how it would taste cooked on planks.
I love it grilled with a combination of spices and olive oil! So simple!
BURGERS! The BEST way to eat salmon!!