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Ingredients
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1 (3 pound) whole filet of salmon, skin on, scored (up to but not through the skin) into serving pieces
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6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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4 large garlic cloves, minced
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¼ cup minced fresh dill
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus lemon wedges for serving
Directions
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Soak an untreated cedar plank (or planks) large enough to hold a side of salmon (5 to 7 inches wide and 16 to 20 inches long) in water, weighting it with something heavy, like a brick, so it stays submerged 30 minutes to 24 hours.
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When ready to grill, either build a charcoal fire in half the grill or turn grill burners on high for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, mix oil, garlic, dill, salt, pepper and lemon zest; rub over salmon and into scored areas to coat.
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Place soaked cedar on hot grill grate, close lid, and watch until wood starts to smoke, about 5 minutes. Transfer salmon to hot plank, move salmon off direct charcoal heat or turn burners to low, and cook covered until salmon is just opaque throughout (130 on a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest section) 20 to 25 minutes or longer, depending on thickness and grill temperature. Let sit 5 minutes; serve with lemon wedges.
Editor's Note
Copyright 2006 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
366 | Calories |
26g | Fat |
1g | Carbs |
29g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 366 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 26g | 34% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 24% |
Cholesterol 83mg | 28% |
Sodium 663mg | 29% |
Total Carbohydrate 1g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Protein 29g | 58% |
Vitamin C 7mg | 8% |
Calcium 28mg | 2% |
Iron 1mg | 3% |
Potassium 524mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.