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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mu husband and I eat salmon every week as well and my favorite way to prepare it is with honey, dijon mustard, and some panko bread crumbs, baked, Oh my, its so good!!
I love to barbecue the salmon and then bake it with some veggies on the side!
Right now I’m craving a salmon roll but my favorite is either lemon pepper or teriyaki salmon!
I love eating grilled salmon over arugula with avocado, onions, and fresh lime juice!
Olive oil, salt, pepper, parsley and thinly sliced lemon laid on top! I usually wrap that all in a foil and put it in the oven, but cedar plank salmon I might try something more robust. I had salmon once with a teriyaki marinade, rubbed with wasabi!! It was so good and I think that would go perfect with the plank style cooking.
Fun fact: I’ve actually never had salmon! I’m too chicken to try it! I’ve always wanted to though, as well as other types of fish, but the thought of cooking it (which I would prefer over ordering it out) intimidates me! Winning this giveaway would give me that kick in the behind to just go out and make it happen. Who knows, maybe my boyfriend and two other roommates would be happy about a home cooked meal too. 😉
I love balsamic glazed salmon served over a bed of greens. Also loovve salmon burgers and salmon cakes with avocado Greek yogurt sauce!
My favorite way to eat salmon is baked in the oven with a little olive oil, lemon, pepper, and dill!
Hi Julie – I am a big fan of salmon, and my favorites are pecan or macadamia encrusted. I do love a cedar plank salmon, as well. A favorite to order out is any type of salmon salad.
Oh my goodness, I looove salmon! I love it so much, I am insisting that we serve it at both my Rehearsal Dinner and my Wedding later this year!! I like it a variety of ways, but lemon-butter is a favorite.
I normally just eat my salmon with salt,pepper and olive oil on it. I really need to try some new ways!
Salmon is my favorite! I love to ty it made different ways. I have never tried it on the cedar planks but it sounds awesome!!
I love salmon and try to eat it at least once a week. My favorite way to prepare it now is with terikayi sauce, but I would love to try a new way!
I love salmon with a honey-soy marinade! Would love to try the cedar planks!
I love salmon grilled with lemon and black pepper…well done and crispy is the best!
I love grilled salmon marinated in lemon and pepper. Yummy!!
oohhh that looks so good! I love baking salmon with cajun spices! I’d love to try the cedar planks though
I love salmon with any kind of spicy seasoning, it’s the best!!
My mom makes this delicious creamy salmon pasta that she finishes off by baking with breadcrumbs on top… I need to recreate it soon!
I love grilled salmon burgers!
Yummmm I love my salmon smoked!
My favorite way to eat salmon is grilled in a foil packet with lemon and butter!
yum! this weekend i made salmon with a creamy avocado sauce. i also like to make salmon cakes!
I’m actually making pesto salmon tonight! My favorite way is salmon kebobs on the grill though, so good!
I love making Salmon cakes! Similar to crab cakes, but SO easy! Just some bread crumbs, celery, egg and a little of bit of ketchup and then baked in the oven for 20 minutes. Delish!
I love bourbon glazed salmon, but I’d like to try your salmon burger recipe!
There’s a restaurant in my hometown that has grilled salmon with a maple glaze that is delicious!!!
I love salmon cooked simply with olive oil and salt!
I love smoked salmon! Even though I smell like it for the rest of the day!
I love salmon super simple with lemon and herbs, but I always splurge for the cedar plank salmon at restaurants!
Salmon with some fish sauce, soy sauce, and a little sugar. then onions and cilantro. top with uncooked rice noodles, wrap in foil and cook in the oven. steamed deliciousness!
I love making salmon with some fresh dill and lemon. So good!
I keep it simple with salmon, I like to use dill when I make it. I serve it often with rice and it truly is delicious!
I love it barbequed with some advocado
i love to make salmon cakes!! something new i tried and LOVE
I will eat salmon any which way I can! Smoked salmon, salmon sushi, baked salmon (honey/mustard/teriyaki) BBQ salmon on the grill, salmon burgers… the list goes on an on! I would love some cedar planks to try in the oven!
Love this! I have been so curious how the cedar planks work, glad you posted this! Dumb question- do you throw out the planks after one use or can they be re-used?
I could eat salmon every day and sometimes I do! My favorite is sriracha lime salmon with a little honey baked in the oven in parchment paper! It holds all the flavors in. I have never tried the cedar planks but now I want to!! Thanks for sharing!
I love to grill salmon!
I love Salmon, but rarely get to eat it! One of the downsides of living in the middle of the country is that its either very hard to find fresh fish or its very expensive. The addition of the 30$ gift card would definitely be used to splurge on some fresh salmon!
I love grilled salmon with honey mustard, ground pecan, panko bread crumb topping!
My favorite way to enjoy salmon is on the grill!
My favorite recipe is baked salmon with creamy dill sauce. I make it almost every week!
I’m not very creative. I just bake mine with lemon juice and enjoy every bite!
I love my salmon blacken with a Caesar salad! yummy
I love salmon!! I usually just eat salmon that has been baked in the oven with a little EVOO, salt and pepper. I would love to try the cedar planks! 🙂
I’ve actually never had salmon but have really been wanting to try it!
My favorite salmon is from a restaurant near me. They have a salmon blt with a tarragon sauce that is delicious! My fiancé and I try to have salmon ( or other fish) at least once a week. It’s fun to try different recipes! 🙂
My mom has this recipe for super simple salmon cakes–sometimes simple is the best!! Thanks!!
My husband and I put honey mixed with oregano, crushed mint, and thyme, it’s excellent, wrap it in foil and grill it.