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 drizzling olive oil, lemon, and old bay on the salmon and then baking on 475 for 20 minutes.
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I love grilled salmon with just a touch of salt and pepper for seasoning. Simple but tasty!
Salmon with cream cheese and capers! My favorite lunch right now!
Teriyaki salmon 🙂 It wins me over every time.
I love salmon on the grill with some fresh squeezed lemon on top – simple and delicious!
I love grilled salmon!
Salmon is my favorite! I love coating it in turmeric and smoked paprika and a sheet of nori, then just baking it in the oven for 15 minutes at 400!
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My fiancé and I love salmon! We usually pan-sear it with olive oil, lemon juice and capers. Delicious!
I’m pretty boring..but I love it just grilled, plain!
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We love salmon! My favorite might just be baking it with a little butter and dill.
Grilled salmon with a maple soy glaze! Mmmm!
I love grilled salmon so yummy!
I love salmon on top of a salad with fresh mango salsa!
My favorite way to enjoy salmon is marinated in soy sauce and maple syrup and baked in the oven! Then I love to put it on a salad with a toasted nuts and a piece of homemade pumpkin maple corn bread on the side!
I love smoked salmon, My neighbor has a smoker and he makes the best!
I love to smoke salmon! Or if I’m lazy just buying lox from the store (although that is VERY expensive!)
I like grilled salmon with fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and whatever seasonings I feel like shaking on there!
I eat salmon at least once a week, but when I cook fresh salmon I just squeeze a little lemon juice & add a little seasoning salt, then broil in the oven! Yummy & easy main course!
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I love salmon with just a little salt and pepper – put in aluminum foil and pop in the oven – so easy. Last night we had salmon and lobster stuffing pinwheels, on sale at Teeter and delicious. Probably a silly question, but I assume the cedar planks are reusable? Not like a one time use thing right? Thanks!!
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I like salmon stuffed with basil. Simple and delicious. I’ve wanted to try making cedar plank salmon, too!
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My favorite way to eat salmon, is to grill it, with fresh lemon juice!
My favorite way to cook salmon is with dill, lemon, and oregano with some asperagus, such great flavors and oh I could eat salmon every day. I really want to win a cedar plank!! 🙂
I love smoked salmon with lemon and teriyaki rice!
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I love honey glazed cedar plank salmon or salmon sushi!
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