Ingredients

2 untreated cedar planks
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup honey
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
6 skinless , boneless salmon fillets
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
Pepper-Honey Cedar Plank Salmon is a gourmet seafood dish that is great for entertaining guests or a special night in. The salmon fillets are marinated in a tangy and sweet honey mixture that infuses the fish with flavor. Cedar plank cooking is an ancient cooking method that has been used for centuries by indigenous tribes to cook food over an open flame. The wood imparts a unique smoky flavor to the food and helps keep the food from sticking to the grill. This dish is perfect for those who love seafood and experimenting with different cooking techniques to create delicious and healthy meals at home.

Instructions

1.Soak cedar planks in water for at least 1 hour before use.
2.Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
3.In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, white vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, brown sugar, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder.
4.Place the salmon fillets into a shallow dish, and pour the pineapple juice mixture over the fish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5.Remove cedar planks from water and place the salmon fillets onto the planks. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
6.Place the planks onto the grill, and close the lid. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

PROS

Pepper-Honey Cedar Plank Salmon is delicious fall-off-the-bone seafood that provides essential nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, high-quality protein and vitamin B12.

The cedar plank imparts a smoky flavor that makes the dish even more flavorful.

CONS

Salmon is a high-mercury fish, which means that it is not safe to consume large amounts of this fish regularly.

Cedar plank cooking is not a convenient or cost-effective method for most people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pepper-Honey Cedar Plank Salmon is a healthy dinner option that is packed with nutrients.
Salmon contains high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids that support heart and brain health, while cedar plank cooking is a natural way to add flavor to fish without adding extra calories or salt.

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