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Perfect Cedar Plank Salmon Recipe with Easy Lemon Dill Butter Sauce

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This recipe features tender salmon cooked on a cedar plank, infused with a subtle smoky aroma and topped with a fresh, tangy lemon dill butter sauce. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for both grill and oven cooking.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on, boneless salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each)
  • 1 untreated cedar plank, soaked in water for at least 1 hour
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • Juice of 1 medium lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
  • Zest of 1 medium lemon
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Soak the cedar plank in water for at least 1 hour to prevent burning and infuse smoky flavor.
  2. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, chopped dill, lemon juice and zest, and minced garlic. Mix until smooth and fragrant. Set aside.
  3. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Lightly brush both sides with olive oil, then season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 375°F / 190°C) or preheat oven broiler on high with rack about 6 inches from heat source.
  5. Place the soaked cedar plank on the grill or on a rimmed baking sheet if using the oven.
  6. Arrange salmon fillets skin-side down on the cedar plank, leaving space between fillets.
  7. Cook salmon for 12-15 minutes until opaque and flakes easily with a fork, watching for flare-ups if grilling.
  8. In the last 3 minutes of cooking, brush or dollop the lemon dill butter over the salmon to melt and infuse flavor.
  9. Remove the plank carefully and let salmon rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Notes

Soak the cedar plank for at least 1 hour to prevent burning and add smoky flavor. Add lemon dill butter in the last minutes of cooking to avoid burning. Watch for flare-ups on the grill and move plank if needed. Fresh dill is preferred for best flavor. For dairy-free option, substitute butter with vegan spread.

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