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!
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Salmon burgers are my favorite!! I’d love to try cedar planked!!!
I love smoked salmon, especially while walking around the local wharf with the family.
I haven’t had a lot of salmon but would love the opportunity to try more!
This looks so delicious! I will definitely be giving this recipe a try 🙂
I’m not in the US otherwise I’d enter.
I’m a big fan of Salmon Burgers.
Yummm! A girl after my own heart, because dijon and mustard sauces are the best pairings for salmon, in my opinion. I also love it with this homemade sauce I make–kind of like sweet sushi eel sauce style, and then I bake it in the oven with the sauce on top and it’s amaaaaaazing. 😀 I really would love to try this cedar plank cooking method!
I LOVE salmon, I’ll have to try this recipe since the husband and I eat it weekly as well.
My favorite way to enjoy salmon is actually plain (so far!) but I cook it with a chili rub, almond crust, or as a patty and love those as well.
I love it with a balsamic glaze!!
I love it baked and simple- some lemon juice, olive oil, and pepper!
I’m a plain jane and just like my salmon baked with evoo, salt, pepper, garlic salt, and cayenne for some heat!
I actually have never cooked salmon before. But I would love to incorporate it into my family’s weekly meals. I would love to win this prize! 🙂
I love grilled salmon, smoked salmon, and my favorite is salmon in sushi!
I’m actually pretty new to eating and loving salmon–I just discovered that I’m a fan this past summer! So far, my favorite has been salmon with a basic mustard glaze. But I’d love to try it on a cedar plank!
I love teriyaki glazed salmon!
On the grill, with a little lemon, salt and garlic= perfection 🙂
I’m simple and like my salmon plain, baked in the oven with just a little bit of lemon juice
Baked with fruit salad!
I usually just bake salmon. I haven’t experimented too much. This looks fabulous though.
My mom has made cedar plank salmon before and said its so easy! (And of course it was delicious!)
Grilled, with a little bit of lemon. So good!
I love baked salmon for dinner & using the leftovers over a salad the next day!
I love salmon, but I’ve never tried cooking it w/ cedar planks. I saw someone mention a balsamic glaze, and that sounds fantastic. I’ll have to try that.
I just started to like Salmon and am trying to learn new ways to prepare it. Right now i like to bake it with a mustard glaze.
I love to make Salmon cakes for my daughter and I, but my favorite way is just baked in the oven with olive oil and S/P 🙂
I love to make Salmon cakes for my daughter and I, but my favorite way is just baked in the oven with olive oil and S/P 🙂
I love cedar plank salmon but broiled is excellent too! With good salmon, you don’t need much sauce or flavoring
I love to bake my salmon with pesto and lemon and have it with rice and veggies! YUM 🙂
I have an AMAZING teriyaki salmon recipe-my whole family is obsessed with it!!!
My favorite way to make and eat salmon is in a cast-iron skillet with a tiny bit of olive oil and some seasoning!
I didn’t realize you could do cedar planked salmon in the oven. Always thought it was a grill dish. Woo this makes me happy and excited to try it.
Hi! I like to make Roasted Salmon Wrapped in Swiss Chard with a side of couscous. 🙂
I looove salmon but have never had salmon burgers. I’ll have to try that! My current fave is the bourbon salmon at Publix (I believe Fresh Market has it also). So. Good!
plain salmon is perfect for me! (:
I love grilled salmon w lemon and garlic…pretty simple but delicious!!
I love cedar plank salmon – have you ever gotten it from Seasons 52??? Amazing – definitely recommend for a date night! My favorite is grilled with just a little lemon – asparagus on the side 🙂 YUM!
My favorite way to make salmon is sautéed in a little soy sauce or baked with a mustard topping.
Balsamic and lemon salmon is my go to!
I just love a simple, grilled salmon on a bed of brown rice w/ a side of roasted broccoli – so easy, yet so good!
I like mine with butter and lemon!
I love salmon with a light drizzle of olive oil and herbs de provence! Or, marinated with soy sauce, garlic, and rice wine vinegar, then baked with panko on top.
I love to cook up my salmon with simply BBQ sauce (I use sweet baby rays) and green onions. It’s delicious!
Baked, with honey-mustard-pecan crust on top. Delish!
I love salmon baked with some fresh herbs!
I love sweet Asian flavored salmon!
I love grilled salmon or baked with lemon & herbs!
I love salmon from the grill!
I love salmon, it is more versatile than one may think. My favorite preparation is with a soy ginger glaze. It is so delicious!
One of my favorite ways to cook salmon is to simply spread pesto on a salmon filet and then sprinkle parmesan cheese on top… so simple and so delicious!
My absolutely favorite is gravlax – raw salmon cured in vodka. But I love all types!
I love grilled salmon.