Grilled Cedar-Plank Salmon with Northwoods Maple Glaze

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Tender salmon grilled on cedar planks and brushed with a sweet maple glaze inspired by northern forest flavors. This North American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 North American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Soak 1 cedar grilling plank in water for at least 1 hour before grilling to prevent burning.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper to create the glaze.
  3. Step 3: Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 350°F). Place the soaked cedar plank on the grill grates and close the lid for 3 minutes until it begins to smoke.
  4. Step 4: Place 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz each) on the cedar plank. Brush each fillet generously with the maple glaze.
  5. Step 5: Close the grill lid and cook the salmon for 15-20 minutes, brushing with additional glaze every 5 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is opaque through the center.
  6. Step 6: Remove the plank from the grill carefully and serve the salmon immediately.

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