Fire Roasted Cedar Planked Atlantic Salmon

No wind and a gorgeous evening called for "dinner to be cooked over the fire", DaddyO exclaimed!  

Alrighty, so we got things prepared...

Step 1:  Soak the planks.  Two hours is recommended.


Step 2:  Marinate the fresh Atlantic Salmon

1/2 cup  BBQ Sauce
1/4 cup Maple Syrup

Step 3: Set soaked planks on hot grill, lightly brush with vegetable oil, and cover (we used a roasting pan). Arrange fillets on the plank. Brush some additional marinade over salmon and cover. Cook without peeking for 12 minutes.

Note: We continued to peek for fear of the salmon starting on fire! DaddyO made sure to keep water on hand, for moisture touch-ups.

Please note: the plank did bow, so don't be shocked!

Spatula flipping... how fancy!

Step 4: Brush an additional 2 tbsp. worth of barbecue sauce over salmon and cook for 5 to 10 minutes longer, until opaque and just cooked through.

The Full Set-up... complete with Alberta beef!

VOILA! 


The plank looks like it took quite a beating, but the Atlantic Salmon was just right!

Cedar Planked Maple Salmon, with Carrot Slaw
and Calabrese Salad

Cooking over the fire is one of our favourite things about summer!!

What is one of your favourite grilling meals?