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
PrintHoney 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:
Lauren M says
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!
Lesli says
I love salmon burgers!
Valerie B. says
I love a maple syrup glaze for salmon, so delicious!! Your cashew crusted recipe you posted above also sounds like something to try!
Kristen says
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!
terri d. says
I recently tried a pumpkin spice glazed salmon and it’s really great and easy!
Andrea B. says
I love salmon. We make a homemade marinade that is oh so yummy (soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, etc.).
Pia says
Yum! My fiance and I love salmon, definitely adding this recipe to the menu this week!
Erin Lytwyn says
I love Salmon with Dill and Basil cream topping
Amy @ Run with Perseverance says
Yum! I broil my salmon after brushing it with lemon juice, rosemary, and garlic. So yummy!
Madi P says
I love salmon coated with a thin layer of pesto!
Melissa says
In a sushi roll. This would help me break out of my salmon rut.
Colleen says
I love salmon cooked on the grill, with lemon juice, salt and pepper and a smig of blackened seasoning! DELISH!
Lindsey F. says
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!
Elissa (@style_wire) says
I love lightly seasoned baked salmon! Or smoked salmon, yumm!1
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Samantha Henderson says
What a great give away! We love salmon with a honey glaze.
Stacie says
I love grilled salmon with salmon seasoning!
Jessica w says
Miso Salmon is my favorite!
Heather says
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.
Sara says
I love salmon poached in white wine with a yogurt dill sauce. So refreshing during the summer!
Kolby says
I love my salmon seasoned and baked! Or in a sushi roll!
Katie says
My favorite way to enjoy Salmon is my mom’s recipe! The main ingredients are dijon and walnuts. So good!
Madison says
BBQ Salmon all the way! Anything BBQ for that matter 🙂
Mary Gardner says
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!
Trina Shockey says
Salmon burgers or grilled salmon with garlic and lemon juice! I def need more salmon in my diet, though!
Michelle says
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!
Lauren D. says
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!
Missy says
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! 🙂
Macrae says
Broiled with lemon and capers!
Elizabeth R. says
Salmon grilled outside w/ spices 🙂 Love grilling just about everything!
wild orchid says
I love baking salmon with teriyake sauce!
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
Claire C says
My favorite salmon is an herb-crusted salmon with coconut flour from paleomg! With a squeeze of lemon, yum!
Darrecia says
I’ve actually made your BBQ Salmon a couple of times… yummy recipe. I like my salmon broiled.
Lauren K says
I love making salmon with a citrus marinade and grilled! It adds so much flavor!
Jacqueline says
I LOVE baking salmon fillets in the oven in tinfoil with sliced lemon and a little bit of salt and pepper-super tasty!! 🙂
Kelly says
I’ve recently discovered salmon (I know, crazy) and have fallen in love with it, so good and easy to make 🙂
Julia says
I love salmon raw, in sushi!
Jessica B says
Marinated in teriyaki sauce and grilled on the George Foreman!
Jean says
We use potlatch seasoning and cook on the grill on cedar planks. Delicious!
Becky says
I love salmon!! My favorite has to be baking in the oven with olive oil and light seasoning! yum!
kayla says
i love salmon with an orange maple glaze or some sort of glaze that crisps up the salmon after being in the oven. yum!
Tara says
With orange juice, zest, and a bit of brown sugar
Alexa says
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 🙂
Lindsey says
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!
Jessica Hedberg says
My favorite way to eat salmon is as a salmon “cake” similar to a crab cake but with salmon 🙂 delic!
Kathryn says
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!
Sarah says
Salmon Burgers are the best!
Arielle says
I love salmon burgers topped with fresh avocado and tomato 🙂
Susan says
I love salmon burgers, scalloped salmon and just simply baked. Have often wondered how it would taste cooked on planks.
Laura S says
I love it grilled with a combination of spices and olive oil! So simple!
Jenn says
BURGERS! The BEST way to eat salmon!!