Pellet Grill Cedar-Planked Salmon with Maple-Mustard Glaze

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Delicate salmon fillets infused with smoky cedar plank aroma and finished with a sticky maple-mustard glaze for a flavorful dinner. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 110 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, cedar plank, maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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: 70 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Soak 1 cedar plank in water for at least 1 hour to prevent burning. Preheat your pellet grill to 275°F with 1 cup alder wood pellets for a gentle, sweet smoke.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create a glaze.
  3. Step 3: Brush 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) lightly with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with a pinch of black pepper. Place the soaked cedar plank on the grill grates and lay the salmon fillets skin-side down on the plank.
  4. Step 4: Cook the salmon on the plank for 35-40 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 140°F and the glaze is caramelized and sticky.
  5. Step 5: Carefully remove the plank from the grill and let the salmon rest for 5 minutes before serving with extra glaze spooned on top.

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