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Sesame-Ginger Cedar Plank Salmon Recipe Paleo Primal Easy BBQ Grilling Summertime Ideas
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Sesame-Ginger Cedar Plank Salmon

This Sesame-Ginger Cedar Plank Salmon will be on repeat this summer. It's super easy to make and clean-up is virtually non-existent!
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: cedar plank salmon, grilled salmon recipe, Sesame-Ginger Cedar Plank Salmon
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

for the Sesame-Ginger Salmon:

  • 1 lb wild salmon filet 1" thick
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger – grated
  • 1 tsp fresh garlic – grated
  • 1 scallions – thinly sliced green tops reserved for garnish
  • ½ jalapeño – thinly sliced optional
  • black and white sesame seeds – for garnish

for the Quick-Pickles:

  • 1 English cucumber - thinly sliced with mandoline I recommend this Benriner model
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp dried red chili flakes
  • 1 tsp black sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp white sesame seeds

Instructions

for the Quick Pickles:

  • Add all ingredients to a mixing bow, toss to coat and let cool in refrigerator 15-30 minutes.

for the Sesame-Ginger Salmon:

  • Add sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, maple syrup, avocado oil, coconut aminos, ginger, garlic, scallion and jalapeño to a small bowl and stir to combine.
  • Wash and pat-dry salmon. Add to a zip-top bag set within a bowl. Pour in the marinade, evenly distribute over the fish, squeeze out all of the air in the bag and seal the top. Transfer to refrigerator and let chill one hour.
  • Meanwhile, soak a cedar plank in water (at least one hour).
  • Preheat grill to 350F using indirect heat. (Set one side of the grill on high heat and the other side to medium-low)
  • Lay the marinated salmon skin side down on the cedar plank (make sure none of the fish hangs off the edges). Place the cedar plank onto the medium-low side of the grill, close the lid and cook for approximately 12-15 minutes for medium-rare to medium centre. Try to keep the temperature inside the grill around 350F.
  • Remove the plank from the grill, garnish the fish with sesame seeds and scallion tops. Serve the Sesame-Ginger Salmon with Quick-Pickles and a fresh salad or side of choice.