MAPLE SYRUP CEDAR PLANK SALMON
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
Cedar plank, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
1 Bunch whole green onions
1 Bunch fresh dill
4 Sprigs of thyme
1 Two pound center-cut salmon, skin on
Kosher or sea salt
Freshly ground pepper
½ Cup maple syrup
2 Teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 Fresh lemon, sliced
1 Fresh orange, sliced
Directions:
Secure a 1-inch thick, untreated cedar plank. For this recipe, you may want to use a longer plank that is about 18 inches to 2 feet.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the plank with a layer of the fresh herbs and green onions. Sprinkle the salmon generously with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, stir together maple syrup and mustard until well blended, then brush onto the fish. Place the salmon skin-side down onto the prepared plank. Cover the salmon with sliced oranges and lemons.
Place the plank on a large baking sheet in order to catch the juices. Bake until the center flakes easily with the tip of a fork, but is still slightly pink. A good rule is about 10 minutes for every inch of thickness of the fish.