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 to grill salmon. I love the smokey flavor!
Smoked salmon on garlic toasted bread is a favorite of mine!
Simply grilled with a little olive oil! Perfect summer meal
I love making salmon burgers and I always enjoy ordering salmon out at restaurants.
I love grilled salmon with caesar salad!
I love marinating salmon in a homemade teriyaki sauce and siracha cream sauce drizzled on top. Soo delicious!
I love soy glazed salmon!
i love salmon on the grill with light sauce.
I love BBQ salmon with asparagus!
Smoked Salmon Burgers are my fav!!!
MM My favorite is leftover salmon with eggs for bfast! I always wanted to try it on a cedar plank!
The first time I ever cooked for my boyfriend I made salmon because he had never tried it before (GASP!) and I couldn’t believe it. I grilled salmon and topped it with soy sauce, dijon, red pepper flake, S&P and served it with a side of edamame. It’s now our summer staple, and I’ve even gotten him to eat shrimp, mahi and halibut!
I love salmon on salads.
I like miso glazed salmon. mMMmmm
Loving your recipe! I can’t wait to try it! I love salmon when I poach it, so yummy and I love adding different flavors to the water!
Salmon is good any way! But salmon burgers with lots of veggies is my fav!
I love salmon marinated in ginger dressing and grilled. I want to try your cashew crusted recipe soon!
we never make salmon and yesterday, at the supermarket we were so close to buying some to make, but we chickened out! It’s so expensive, what if we screw it up? lol. We’re a little ridiculous.
Awesome giveaway! Cedar plank salmon <3 definitely the best
I am a big fan of taking a spin on the salmon burger and making salmon nuggets! It is easier to get my picky 3 year old to eat something that resembles a chicken nugget!!
I love salmon with nuts or a soy ginger glaze I grew up eating.
I love a bourbon marinade on salmon!
I like it grilled!
I usually just take EVOO, salt, pepper, garlic, and lemon slices and grill it outside!
My parents have this recipe for rum & brown sugar soaked salmon on the grill…it is amazing and I request it every time I’m home!
I never was much into salmon until I tried some ceviche made with fresh Alaskan salmon. Holy yum!
baked with lemon!
Grilled salmon with lemon and pepper! Yummyyyy
Yummmm!! I would love to try the honey Dijon salmon!
I’ve never made it but would love to try!
LOVE Grilled Salmon with garlic powder, herbs, salt & pepp, and lemon!! The lemon makes is SOOO GOOD! 🙂
I love salmon just baked in the oven with a little light seasoning 🙂
I Love the very simple method of drizzling some olive oil on the salmon and seasoning with Salt and Pepper. Then I put it in a COLD oven, turn the oven on to 425 and cook the salmon for 20 minutes. Comes out perfect every time!
I like to broil my salmon. It makes it so juicy with a little garlic salt and fajita seasoning sprinkled on it.
Salmon with fresh parsley and lemon! YUMM!
I’ve never had much look cooking Salmon, I’d love to try it on a cedar plank, that recipe looks delish!
Healthy salmon salad with celery, cucumber, onion, and red pepper on toast!
Oh gosh, I love salmon ALL ways! I typically bakeit with some dill, garlic, and lemon, but I am a huge fan of cedar plank salmon at restaurants too!
With a mango salsa! Yum!
I love broiled salmon with dill. Solo good!
I love cedar plank salmon and order it whenever it is on the menu. I would love to be able to try it at home. Thanks for the contest.
Grilled Salmon with asparagus & red bell peppers and just a sprinkle of sea salt are the yummiest! Can’t wait for summer grilling!
I love grilled salmon- Its so light, but so filling!
Salmon is one of my favorite kinds of fish! I’ve had it on a cedar plank before, but only in a restaurant. I love it grilled!
My fiance loves salmon, but I’m not a huge fan of it. Maybe I need to try cooking it a different way!
I like to eat salmon with a citrus salsa or with a spicy maple glaze using maple syrup and sriacha
I love a good salmon burger!
I love broiled salmon with any crushed nut topping!
For me, it doesn’t get any better than grilled salmon.
I love pretty much all salmon, but my grandpa tops it with mayonnaise and dill and then grills it… and it is so amazing!
I would test out the honey Dijon I believe! it sounds wonderful!