Cedar-Plank Grilled Salmon with Herb and Lemon Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Salmon grilled on cedar planks infused with a bright herb and lemon glaze, capturing the essence of the Pacific Northwest’s outdoor flavors. This grilling recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs salmon fillet, cedar plank, fresh parsley for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 pounds salmon fillet
1 (soaked in water for 1 hour) cedar plank
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 minced garlic clove
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat grill to medium heat (about 350°F). Place soaked cedar plank on grill to warm for 3 minutes.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until combined.
Step 3: Place 1.5 pounds salmon fillet skin-side down on the warm cedar plank. Brush the herb and lemon glaze evenly over the salmon.
Step 4: Close grill lid and cook for 20-25 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and is infused with smoky cedar aroma.
Step 5: Remove salmon from grill and let rest 5 minutes before serving directly from the plank or transferring to a platter.