Cedar-Planked Citrus-Rosemary Salmon

Fresh salmon fillets are seasoned with garlic, lemon-pepper, and rosemary, and grilled on a cedar plank for a wood-smoked flavor.

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Ingredients:

• 1 (12-15 inch long) cedar plank, soaked in water for 2 hours
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 Tablespoons orange juice
• 4 (6-8 oz each) skinless salmon fillets
• 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh rosemary
• Garnish: 4 fresh orange slices

Method

Heat charcoal or gas grill to medium-high heat. Remove plank from soaking. Place plank on grill. Cover and grill plank alone for 4-5 minutes until edges begin to smoke. Meanwhile, blend oil, garlic, and orange juice in food processor or blender. Brush on both sides of salmon fillets. Sprinkle both sides with lemon-pepper seasoning, pressing in slightly. Place fillets on preheated plank. Sprinkle rosemary on each. Cover grill and cook for 15-20 minutes until fillets are done. Garnish each fillet with an orange slice. Serve from plank.

Notes: Delicious and healthy, this easy-to-prepare recipe is sure to be a hit. It's a perfect main dish for a summer outdoor dinner, just add a salad.

Number of servings: 4

Submitted By: mshivers60
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