Cedar Planked Salmon

Difficulty:
1/5

Ease of preparation: Easy

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 Atlantic salmon cut into 8 portions approx. 6oz ea

Directions

Soak Cedar in cold water for 1 hour.

Mix all above ingredients and place in sealable plastic bag, add salmon and marinate in refrigerate for 1hour.

Preheat barbecue to 400°F

Place soaked Cedar plank on grill rack until they start to smoke.

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!