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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We love salmon in our house, especially our 9 month old! We typically marinate a filet in balsamic vinegar and oil and throw it on the grill. I’d love to try it on a cedar plank.
I love cedar plank salmon in restaurants but have never attempted it at home. I’d love to try it out especially since I want to find new ways to cook salmon.
I love making a sauce like roasted red pepper or chimichurri over grilled salmon!
I love baking it and then putting a chipotle mango glaze over the top! SO delicious 🙂
Love salmon on the grill with a little mango salsa…yummo!
Tyler Florence’s Salmon Hash is to die for!
My hubby loves baking salmon in the oven but I would love to surprise him with this great prize 🙂
smoked salmon on a bagel!
I have a kind of off topic question (although I will say I love salmon and will try the recipes) — what software/app do you use to make the fantastic graphics on your blog, such as your workouts? I just love them
my husband loves salmon….i just add a bit of salt ,pepper, some Italian herbs and pan fry it
Towards the end just add some lemon and butter….its so juicy this way…
I love salmon too! When I make it at home I usually roast it with some EVOO, white wine, and fennel.
I am so boring but I love salmon grilled with a squeeze of lime!
My husband and I both love salmon. We typically marinate it overnight and then broil it in the oven. So good!
I have to agree with you on the cedar plank as my favorite way to enjoy salmon. That flavor from the wood just can’t be beat! I like to put a brown sugar chili powder glaze on top of the salmon too.
My boyfriend and I love your cashew crusted salmon recipe. We make it all the time!
I love cedar plank salmon – it’s always so tasty! But I’ve never tried to make it at home. At home I usually just do a simple marinade or some citrus and wrap it in a tin foil pouch and stick in the oven.
I love cooking salmon. I usually put it in a cold oven, set the temperature to 400, and cook 25 minutes. It always comes out perfect!
On the grill with Williams Sonoma lime chili seasoning!
I had salmon with a melted garlic butter on top last week. A bit different than how I usually prepare it, and less healthy but it was so so good!
Salmon is one of my favorite fish. I love to bake it with hoision sauce.
Cedar plank salmon is actually my favorite, but I’ve only ordered it out!
I’m still slightly intimidated of cooking salmon, but when I work up the courage I love to cook it with either some type of balsamic glaze or a lemon butter sauce. Yum 🙂
I love salmon seasoned with some black pepper and grilled!
I usually just cook it in the pan with herbs and EVOO, but I would love to try be cedar plank! I feel like it would take my dinners from homemade to restaurant quality.
salmon with pesto
I order salmon anytime we go to a nice restaurant but have never actually tried to cook it at home. I’m not sure why but cooking fish makes me nervous. I would love to give this a try. A simple salt, pepper and lemon are my favorite.
I love grilled salmon with grilled veggies! I haven’t tried cedar plank salmon before, but it seems so simple I would love to try it!
My absolute favorite is salmon sashimi; after living in Japan, sushi will always hold a special place in my heart! I also love it grilled though, with just a little lemon and pepper.
Cedar plank salmon is my favorite so how perfect is this giveaway? 😀
We usually grill it in some tin foil with butter, salt and pepper. Asparagus on the side makes this such an easy and tasty dish!
I love simply broiling a filet with a drizzle of coconut oil, salt and pepper
My favorite way to enjoy salmon is to broil it with pesto, yum!
I like the natural flavor of salmon off the grill..but have also really enjoyed salmon with a sweet and spicy glaze (they have this at Red Lobster)!! Mmmm
I love salmon with a cilantro lime sauce!
I love grilled salmon! Oh I’m dreaming of summer!
We LOVE salmon in our house! My go to spices for it is applewood bourbon, so good!!
Salmon is my favorite fish! I always order it at restaurants since I’m also intimidated by making it, but I love it with some mango or tropical salsa! It’s good however it’s prepared, though.
Your dinner sounds awesome, Julie! My favorite way to cook salmon is to marinate it in a mixture of honey, dijon, salt and pepper, onions and mushroom slices and then either bake or cook on the stove. I tend to pair it with broccoli (roasted or microwaved) and a brown rice.
Love it with a BBQ sauce or Bourbon glaze. Would love to try with a cedar plank!
I love just a simple salmon with rubbed olive oil and sea salt that I seal in a tinfoil packet and put in the oven for 20 minutes at 350. Delicious!
Those planks look awesome! That will be a great way to spice up my fish cooking routine.
Kind of random, but when I studied abroad in France my host mom made a quiche with salmon in it.
With pistachio pesto!
I love salmon but my husband is not a big fan so we don’t often buy it. This does look delicious though!
Cedar plank salmon sound delicious! I usually just bake it with a citrus marinade. What a great giveaway!
I love grilled salmon with grilled veggies!!
I love salmon! It is usually what I order when I see it on the menu at restaurants, but I have never tried making it at home. Cedar plank salmon sounds like a great option!
My husband makes a strawberry BBQ glaze and grills it! I never liked salmon until I was pregnant (weird craving lol) and now eat it once a week! SO good!
I love when my mom makes salmon with this special asian glaze!!
I love salmon on the grill with balsamic dressing.
I’ve only cedar salmon in restaurants…this sounds amazing!! I love salmon any way, but recently I put some homemade kale pesto on top and it was absolutely amazing!