Category:
Entrees - Maindishes
Sub Category:
None
Author:
The Deen Brothers
 
 

Cedar Plank Salmon with Cucumbers and sour cream

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Servings
Preptime
Wine/Beverage Recommendations
 

 
Ingredients
 
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1 1/4 tsp. salt, plus additional to taste
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3/4 cup sour cream
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6 Tbs. peeled, seeded and diced cucumber
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1 1/2 Tbs. chopped fresh dill
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3/4 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
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3 small garlic cloves, minced
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6, 8 oz. salmon fillets
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2 Tbs. olive oil
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freshly ground black pepper
 
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2, 12 x 10 cedar planks, about 3/4 inch thick
 

Instructions

1 - Soak cedar planks in a large pan of water for 1 hour.Remove from water and rub each plank with 1/2 tsp. of the salt. Preheat grill to high heat.
2 - In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, cucumber, dill, lemon juice, garlic, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Cover with plastic wrap and refigerate until ready to use or up to 4 hours.
3 - Brush the salmon with the olive oil and season with the additional salt and pepper. Place 3 fillets on each plank. Transfer to the grill. Close the cover, reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the surface fat on salmon begins to turn white, 15-20 min. Serve topped with sour cream and cucumber sauce.
Recipe Origin
Cedar planks can be purchased at most hardware stores & garden supply stores. Make certain to purchase UNTREATED planks. Soak at least one hour.

Originally Submitted
4/18/2012
 

 
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