Cedar Plank Salmon

Difficulty:
1/5

Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 Cedar shingles broken into 8 6’ pieces
  • ¼ cup of vodka (60ml)
  • ¼ cup of vermouth (60ml)
  • ¼ cup of fresh lemon juice (60ml)
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish – (15ml)
  • 1 clove of garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons of juniper berries – (30ml)
  • 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
  • 1 side of Wild Atlantic salmon cut into 8 portions approx. 6oz each

Directions

  1. Soak Cedar in cold water for 1 hour.
  2. Mix all above ingredients and place in sealable plastic bag, add salmon and marinate in refrigerate for 1hour.
  3. Preheat barbecue to 400°F
  4. Place soaked Cedar plank on grill rack until they start to smoke.
  5. Reduce heat to 300°F and place salmon pieces on to Cedar. Close lid on barbecue and cook for approximately 15 minutes. Salmon should have a golden colour and flake with ease with clear juices running through. Serve with tarragon mayonnaise and enjoy!