Original Planked Salmon
ByTiffany Haugen
June means salmon fishing out West, and with the lull between archery seasons, now is a good time to hit the water. This recipe, whether applied on fish now or any other time of year, is a tasty treat everyone is sure to enjoy.
Original Salmon1 fillet of salmon or steelhead (3-6 servings)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
Lemon pepper or favorite fish rub to taste
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1 plank soaked in water (see instructions below)
Place lemon wedges evenly over plank. Place salmon fillet, skin side down, on lemon wedges. Brush fillet with olive oil. Salt and season the fish to taste. Grill or bake at 350º-400º 15-25 minutes or until fish is opaque and flakes in large chunks. Garnish with fresh sliced lemons if desired.
Preferred Wood: Cedar, cherry, alder or maple.
PLANK PREPARATION
STEP #1:
Soak plank in water or suggested liquid, minimum 1 hour, maximum 24 hours.
STEP #2:
Preheat plank on grill at medium heat 5 minutes, or in a 350º oven 10 minutes.
STEP #3:
Brush a light coating of olive oil onto cooking side of board.
Note: For signed copies of Scott & Tiffany Haugen's popular book, Cooking Big Game or other specialty cookbooks, visit www.tiffanyhaugen.com.
June means salmon fishing out West, and with the lull between archery seasons, now is a good time to hit the water. This recipe, whether applied on fish now or any other time of year, is a tasty treat everyone is sure to enjoy.
Original Salmon1 fillet of salmon or steelhead (3-6 servings)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
Lemon pepper or favorite fish rub to taste
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1 plank soaked in water (see instructions below)
Place lemon wedges evenly over plank. Place salmon fillet, skin side down, on lemon wedges. Brush fillet with olive oil. Salt and season the fish to taste. Grill or bake at 350º-400º 15-25 minutes or until fish is opaque and flakes in large chunks. Garnish with fresh sliced lemons if desired.
Preferred Wood: Cedar, cherry, alder or maple.
PLANK PREPARATION
STEP #1:
Soak plank in water or suggested liquid, minimum 1 hour, maximum 24 hours.
STEP #2:
Preheat plank on grill at medium heat 5 minutes, or in a 350º oven 10 minutes.
STEP #3:
Brush a light coating of olive oil onto cooking side of board.
Note: For signed copies of Scott & Tiffany Haugen's popular book, Cooking Big Game or other specialty cookbooks, visit www.tiffanyhaugen.com.