Cedar Plank Pesto Salmon with Lemon
If you’re looking for a simple yet special dish that brings a touch of elegance to your weeknight dinners or summer cookouts, this Cedar Plank Pesto Salmon is the perfect choice. The combination of smoky cedar, vibrant pesto, and rich salmon creates the most perfect flavour. Plus, it's beyond easy to prepare and makes for a stunning presentation!
Why You’ll love this Cedar Plank Pesto Salmon with lemon:
Sometimes summer meals can feel somewhat repetitive. Not with this Cedar Plank Pesto Salmon. Get out of your burger rut with a healthy and elegant option that is simple to make on a weeknight and special enough for entertaining.
This salmon recipe is so versatile and pairs well with a variety of side dishes. From easy tossed salads, corn on the cob to a summer pasta, this salmon dish will shine. The cedar plank adds a smokiness, the pesto adds an herby goodness and the lemon slices balance the sweet salmon.
Cedar Plank Pesto Salmon with Lemon
Ingredients:
1 cedar plank, submerged in water for at least 30 minutes but 1 hour is better.
4 6oz salmon filets or 1 large side of salmon
1 lemon, sliced into rounds, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup store bought or homemade basil pesto
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Directions:
Preheat the grill to 350F. You will cook the salmon on indirect heat, so you only need to heat up one side of your grill (depending on how much space you have)
Using paper towel, dry your salmon filets. Arrange the lemon slices to create a little bed for the salmon to lie on and place the salmon on the cedar plank.
Season the salmon with salt & pepper and then spread a generous layer of the pesto all over the salmon. (note: if your salmon has skin, place it skin side down)
Place the salmon on the cedar plank into the preheated BBQ. Close the lid and cook for 12-15 minutes. The salmon is cooked through when the internal temperature reaches 145F (if you don’t yet have a meat thermometer, this could be a game changer for you). The salmon should flake easily but not be dry.
Garnish with lemon slices, fresh basil and serve!
If you’re looking for more summer recipes, you’ve got to try these:
The World’s best Flank Steak Marinade
Salmon with Peach Avocado Salsa
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