Cedar Planked Wild Salmon with Maple Mustard Glaze
This grilled cedar planked salmon with maple mustard glaze is a light and flavorful recipe that has only 10 ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. Serve it with a bright peach and tomato salsa to add a tangy, sweet accompaniment to the smoky, buttery salmon. It makes a great, easy weeknight meal, but is special enough to serve to guests.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 442kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 4 salmon fillets 5-6 oz each
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 ripe peaches pitted and cut into chunks
- ½ red onion small , very thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed , plus more to taste
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
- ½ cup basil leaves thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat a grill to medium heat-high. Mix together the mustard, maple syrup, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pat the salmon fillets very dry, then place them skin-side-down and rub the mustard mixture all over top.
- Rub the top of the cedar planks lightly with oil, place them on the grill, close, and allow them to heat up for about 5 minutes. While the grill heats up, mix together the salsa.
- Combine the tomatoes, peaches and red onion in a medium bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then mix to combine.
- Place the salmon fillets on the cedar planks, then close the grill and let cook for about 5-10 minutes or until the salmon is opaque in the center. Add the basil to the salsa, then toss to combine. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
- Transfer each salmon fillet to a plate, then spoon salsa over top. Drizzle with a little more olive oil, then serve immediately.
Notes
- The cedar planks need to be soaked in water for at least one hour. If you don’t soak them long enough, they could catch fire on the grill and burn up.
- Salmon may contain a few small pin bones. Check the fillets prior to cooking and remove the bones with a pair of tweezers, or just be mindful while you're eating.
- You can add extra flavor to the mustard glaze with lemon zest, garlic powder, paprika or other spices.
Nutrition
Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 1067mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 501IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg
