Ingredients
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1 (1 1/2 lb) salmon fillets, with skin (I used skinless, cuz that's the way it came)
lemon juice
1/2 cup pure maple syrup (mine was sugar free)
4 garlic cloves (I used 4 teaspoons from a jar)
2 tablespoons grated orange rind
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
salt and pepper
Preparation
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Soak plank in water a minimum of 1 hour before using. (I put mine on a cookie sheet, filled it with water and placed a glass full of water on top of it to weigh it down and let it soak all day.
Cut salmon with 1/2 inch slits lengthwise almost down to the skin, and 1/2 inch apart.
Sprinkle lemon juice liberally over salmon and massage into every nook and cranny.
Preheat grill to high heat (about 500-600 degrees). I set it on high.
Season the salmon with salt and pepper. (I used lemon pepper).
When the grill is hot, place the salmon, skin side down on the pre-soaked plank over indirect heat. (Turn one of the burners off, leave the other lit, place over unlit side).
Close lid and cook for 15-18 minutes.
Brush salmon with the sauce made from the Maple Syrup, Garlic, Orange Rind and Dijon Mustard.
Cook for an additional 10-12 minutes or until done.
It's done when fish flakes easily with a fork.
Remove from heat and serve.
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