Cedar-Planked Salmon with Cucumber-Dill Sauce

Smoky, tender cedar-planked salmon topped with citrus and red onion pairs beautifully with a creamy cucumber-dill sauce for a fresh, elegant main course.

Recipe Information

Total Time:

Yield:

12 (4-ounce) servings

Ingredients

Sauce

2 (6-ounce) containers Greek low-fat yogurt

½ cup finely chopped seedless cucumber

2 green onions, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dried dillweed

⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

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Salmon

1 untreated cedar or alder plank

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1 (3-pound) skin-on salmon fillet

1 medium lemon, cut into thin slices

1 medium lime, cut into thin slices

1 medium red onion, cut into thin slices

Salt and pepper, to taste

Fresh dill sprigs, optional

Directions

For sauce, in a medium bowl combine yogurt, cucumber, onions, lemon zest, lemon juice, dill and salt. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Soak cedar plank in water at least 1 hour or overnight. When ready to grill, preheat grill to high heat.
Place cedar plank on hot grill, smooth-side down, for 10 minutes, being careful not to burn the plank. Carefully flip plank over and brush smooth side of the plank with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. (Preheating the plank allows it to begin releasing smoke and flavor.)
Place salmon, skin-side down, on smooth side of cedar plank. Brush salmon with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Top with lemon, lime and red onion slices. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Grill, covered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove salmon from grill. Garnish with fresh dill sprigs, if desired. To serve, cut into serving-size portions.