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
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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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I love smoked salmon, especially in sushi rolls!
I have never tried salmon so maybe this would motivate me!
where did you purchase the cedar plank? looks great and simple!
I enjoy using the cedar plank for salmon as well! However I also like to bake salmon with coconut oil & oranges 🙂
salmon is my favorite fish! i like it when it is baked with a miso paste on top.
I love salmon patties with a homemade spicy avocado sauce
I usually just bake my salmon with lemon and a little butter. But I think my favorite way to enjoy salmon is on a Caesar salad, or as lox on a bagel with cream cheese.
We always do our salmon wrapped in foil but I’d love to try a cedar plank. Especially since we recently got a Weber grill for our wedding – that’d be perfect to try them on!
I love smoked salmon in sushi, but when I’m really feeling crazy I love Parmesan crusted salmon. Yum!
I love salmon any way! Smoked salmon is delicious with cream cheese on a cracker. I usually bake it with a couple random spices, depending on my mood, but my favorite is probably when my boyfriend and I just cook them in a pan on the stove top. It would be interesting trying it with a cedar plank!
I love cedar plank salmon. I always order it when it’s on the menu. Would love to try to make it at home!
I’m obsessed with salmon. Usually I bake it with pesto on top, but on the days I’m feeling creative I love making different versions of salmon burgers!
I tried a recipe for Pumpkin Spice Salmon (http://www.pinterest.com/pin/399061216953584350/) over winter break and loved it! I also adore a simple baked salmon with lemon.
My fave is grilled salmon (with a spicy rub), thrown together into salad with roated veggies and quinoa. YUM. I am intrigued to try the cedar plank–seems way easier than I imagined!
Mmm we LOVE salmon!! We just coat it with olive oil, then add garlic powder, salt, pepper, and call it a night! Super easy and always delish! If we’re really feeling fancy we’ll rub on Emeril’s fish rub!
line a brownie pan with foul, then add in scallions and leeks, then fillets of salon, then a marinade of honey and Dijon mustard and curry Powder then bake . so good
I’m the only salmon lover in my home so I always make it while my husband is out of town. I don’t think I make it the same anytime I cook it.
I love J. Alexander’s smoked salmon dip or just baked or grilled with lemon, S&P, and EVOO!
I love salmon with a soy/ginger glaze! Yum
I love blackened salmon served on a crisp ceasar salad!
I love salmon with a little bit of olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs!
I love it grilled!
This super-simple caramelized salmon is my favorite! Easy and completely delicious!
http://pinchofyum.com/caramelized-salmon
My favorite way to eat salmon is baked with lemon, dill, salt and pepper just until it’s still a little rare inside. Then I love to top it with a lemon, honey mustard, dill yogurt sauce!
I love salmon pretty much any way but my favorite right now is grilled and put over a nice salad!
I like to cook salmon in the oven with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Simple and delicious!
Salmon (and most fish) intimidates me, so I typically never cook it. My favorite way to eat it is sushi, but I’d love to incorporate it into my family’s at home meals. Chicken only gets us so far!
I love a simple grilled piece of salmon with lemon juice and pepper. Or salmon sushi!
I’ll have to try this recipe since I never seem to like salmon when I prepare it at home. It’s just too fishy for me. I prefer almost any other type of fish over salmon. This has nothing to do with the taste, but it also annoys me when someone pronounces salmon incorrectly. The “L” is silent people! hahahaha
I usually just bake it with some lemon juice, sliced lemons, and salt and pepper. Super easy and always delicious!
I love salmon. My favorite way to prepare it is with lots of citrus and dill!
I love baked salmon with lemon pepper seasoning!
Yum! I love salmon sauteed in olive oil and lime juice!
I love grilled salmon basted in Trader Joe’s sesame soy ginger vinaigrette. It is by far my favorite fish.
I love to sprinkle salmon with a little Mrs. Dash and broil it for a few minutes. Simple and yummy!
I love salmon! In fact, I just posted my favorite recipe- bourbon and brown sugar glazed… it’s amazing!
http://www.ahealthysliceoflife.com/2014/02/11/brown-sugar-bourbon-glazed-salmon/
I’d love to try this recipe you posted, too- YUM!
A variation on your cashew-encrusted salmon…. because cashews ANYTHING.
I’ve never cooked salmon myself but I would love to! I love to order it grilled– yum!
I’ve never cooked salmon myself but I would love to! I love to order it grilled– yum!
I also bake my salmon topped with a lite soy sauce and brown sugar glaze. Very tasty!
Oh I would love to have a cedar plank! Baked or grilled salmon with shredded basil and lemon wedges is my fav!
I LOVE cedar plank salmon! But I’ve never tried making it at home so this would be perfect! My favorite way to make salmon is to bake it with pesto on top. Yum!
I’ve cooked salmon in the oven with a similar honey/dijon mustard glaze. It’s definitely my favorite way to eat it!
We love blackened salmon on top of caesar salad with roasted tomatoes, baguette croutons and homemade (anchovyyyyyyy) dressing
Besides smoked salmon, Parmesan crusted salmon is great
Since I’m just learning to like fish, my favorite way to eat salmon is from a restaurant, haha. I just had some DELISH salmon on Valentine’s Day and have been wanting to experiment on my own at home. This would be the perfect giveaway to give me that extra push I need!
Salmon burger!
Grulled salmon on a bed of greens for me! Yum!
I love salmon with a balsamic glaze, arugula, and goat cheese!
I love just throwing a big piece of salmon under the broiler for ten minutes. It’s actually on the menu for dinner tonight!