Juicy salmon fillets grill atop smoky cedar, infused with garlic, dill, and lemon for vibrant summer flavor.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Salmon
01 - 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
→ Marinade and Seasoning
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
05 - 1 lemon, zested and juiced
06 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ For Grilling
08 - 2 untreated cedar planks (food-safe, approximately 12 x 6 inches)
09 - Lemon slices, for garnish
# Steps:
01 - Submerge cedar planks in cold water for at least 1 hour, weighing them down to keep fully immersed.
02 - Combine olive oil, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
03 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and brush both sides generously with the prepared marinade, reserving a portion for basting.
04 - Preheat outdoor grill to medium-high (400°F). Position soaked cedar planks on the grill grates, close lid, and heat for 2 minutes until planks begin to smoke lightly.
05 - Arrange salmon fillets skin-side down on heated cedar planks. Close grill lid and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, basting once with reserved marinade, until salmon is just opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
06 - Remove the planks from the grill. Top salmon fillets with fresh dill and lemon slices. Serve immediately.
