Honey Dijon Cedar Plank Salmon

On Sunday night Ryan and I did little experimenting in the kitchen with cedar planks! Cedar planks are great for perfectly-cooked fish that is so flavorful. This honey dijon cedar plank salmon recipe is a great one to try.

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

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• Author: Julie (PB Fingers)
• Prep Time: 2 hours
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
• Category: dinner, recipes
• Cuisine: dinner

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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.

 

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Ingredients

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• 1 cedar plank
• 1 large salmon filet (approximately one pound)
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (stone ground or regular Dijon will work)

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Instructions

1. Soak cedar planks in water for at least two hours.
2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
3. Mix honey and Dijon mustard.
4. Place salmon on plank (skin on or off depending on your preference) and coat with honey Dijon glaze.
5. Bake for 30 – 35 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork.

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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:

• Cashew Crusted Salmon

• Salmon with Raspberry Glaze
• Salmon Burgers

• Soy Glazed Salmon
• BBQ Salmon
• Salmon Salad