Cedar-Planked Salmon on the Grill
Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 - whole salmon fillet, 18 inches long (about 2-1/2 lbs.)
• 1 - Tablespoon lemon zest (zest of 1 lemon)
• 3 - sprigs fresh dill, snipped
• salt (to taste)
• pepper (to taste)
• Lemon wedges

Directions

1. Immerse an untreated, 20-inch cedar plank suitable for cooking use in water. 
2. You want virgin cedar. At cookware stores, you will find them made for food preparation. 
3. Soak at least 1 hour or up to 1 day. 
4. Place salmon fillet, skin side down, on soaked plank. 
5. Sprinkle with lemon zest, dill, salt, and pepper.

1. Place planked salmon in center of cooking grate. 
2. Grill for 25 to 30 minutes or until salmon is opaque in center and flesh flakes easily with a fork. 
3. Garnish with lemon wedges.