Best 4 Cedar Plank Braided Salmon With Apple Butter Sauce Recipes
Feast your taste buds on a culinary journey with our tantalizing Cedar Plank Braided Salmon with Apple Butter Sauce, a dish that marries the bold flavors of salmon with the sweet and tangy notes of apple butter. This visually stunning entrée boasts a centerpiece of braided salmon fillets, carefully seasoned and cooked to perfection on a cedar plank, infusing it with a smoky aroma and delicate flavor. The accompanying apple butter sauce adds a layer of richness and depth, balancing the salmon's savory taste with its fruity sweetness. As a delightful complement, the recipe also includes instructions for a refreshing cucumber salad, a perfect side dish to cleanse the palate and add a touch of lightness to the meal. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with this exceptional recipe, sure to leave a lasting impression on your taste buds.
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CEDAR-PLANK SALMON
Where this recipe calls for lemon zest and rosemary, the native Coast Salish Indians on Vancouver Island would use grand-fir needles. Either way, the salmon takes on a light, smoky woodiness from grilling on a cedar plank, for a lovely pairing of earth and ocean.
Provided by Bill Jones
Categories Father's Day Backyard BBQ Dinner Salmon Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Healthy Gourmet Canada Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Soak cedar grilling plank in water to cover 2 hours, keeping it immersed.
- Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure . Open vents on bottom and lid of charcoal grill.
- Stir together mustard, honey, rosemary, zest, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Spread mixture on flesh side of salmon and let stand at room temperature 15 minutes.
- Put salmon on plank, skin side down (if salmon is too wide for plank, fold in thinner side to fit). Grill, covered with lid, until salmon is just cooked through and edges are browned, 13 to 15 minutes. Let salmon stand on plank 5 minutes before serving.
CEDAR PLANK BRAIDED SALMON WITH APPLE BUTTER SAUCE
The biggest challenge in preparation of this recipe is ensuring the braiding stays intact. Once braiding is complete and liquids poured and brushed generously over the fillets, transferring to a backing sheet, is quite simple; chilling overnight is essential. I love this recipe because of its unique flavour. Although originally developed for the barbeque, it can be successfully baked in your oven. This recipe was handed to me in preparation for a wedding reception in B.C. (August/2004); I had to adjust the ingredients, of course, to serve 150 people. Preparation was a fun exercise; the prepared salmon was cooked on a 5 ft. length, 2" X 10", water-soaked, cedar plank and placed on a large, propane-fired grill. The end result was a perfectly seasoned, delightfully flavoured, lightly smoked salmon that had the wedding guests returning to the buffet table, repeatedly, until all 24 salmon fillets had been devoured. When purchasing your salmon, have the fish-monger filet the fish, remove the skin and pin bones.... When you have purchased your cedar plank, soak the plank in cold water, overnight. Place the plank in a container of water, with a rock or brick on the plank to keep it submerged. Soaking the plank will keep it from burning during the cooking process. Not soaking it gives the salmon a stronger, smoky taste. Remember, this is not only a recipe, it is also a cooking lesson, so have patience and you will be pleased with the results. Follow the Instructions carefully, and you cannot fail. It is a wonderful recipe, the end result will amaze you and your guests praise you.
Provided by TOOLBELT DIVA
Categories Apple
Time 1h30m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- To prepare Apple Butter Sauce: blend the mayo, butter and tarragon in a bowl and chill until serving time. Makes 2 cups Apple Butter Sauce.
- Fillet the salmon, removing all the bones.
- Remove the skin and pin bones.
- Oil the cedar planks and place the salmon on it.
- Slice through the salmon, from the wide end, lengthwise, to about 2 inches from the tail end.
- Repeat this motion to cut a total of seven strips that are each about 1/2" to 3/4" wide.
- Keep the tail end intact.
- Where the fish is intact at tail end, strips will be narrower.
- Measure out half of the maple syrup and reserve.
- Combine remaining maple syrup with whiskey, or liqueur.
- Brush whiskey mixture all over salmon strips to generously coat.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- To braid: Mentally label the strips starting from the left as numbers 1 through 7.
- Starting with strip number 4 lift it over strips 1 through 3, so that it is now on the outside left-hand side.
- Next, take strip number 3 and lift it over strips 5 through 7 (to the right side).
- Now, start again, renumbering the strips from 1 through 7.
- Again, lift (the new) strip number 4 to the far left and (the new) strip number 3 to the right.
- Continue in this manner until you have braided the whole length of fish.
- Repeat braiding steps for second fillet.
- Pat the braided fish into one compact length.
- Either skewer the loose ends together or simply press together to keep in place.
- At this point, the planked, braided salmon can be set on a backing sheet, covered and chilled overnight.
- To finish the salmon: pour the maple butter and reserved syrup generously over the salmon; use a pastry brush to force the liquid into nooks and crannies.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat BBQ to medium heat, or oven to 350°F.
- To Barbeque the Salmon: Place the plank on a grill, over medium heat, on the upper rack, if your bbq has one.
- Close lid (or cover salmon with foil roasting pan).
- Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork and internal temp for the fish reaches 120°F.
- Alternatively: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- To roast the salmon in the oven, place the plank on a foil lined, rimmed baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Remove plank and salmon from heat.
- Dust salmon liberally with maple sugar.
- Salmon may be served hot or cold right from the plank.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if using.
- Serve with chilled Apple Butter Sauce.
CEDAR PLANKED SALMON
This is a dish my brother prepared for me in Seattle. It is by far the best salmon I've ever eaten. I like to serve it with an Asian-inspired rice and roasted asparagus.
Provided by Wendy Freeman-More
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Salmon Fillet Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Soak the cedar planks for at least 1 hour in warm water. Soak longer if you have time.
- In a shallow dish, stir together the vegetable oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, green onions, ginger, and garlic. Place the salmon fillets in the marinade and turn to coat. Cover and marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to one hour.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat. Place the planks on the grate. The boards are ready when they start to smoke and crackle just a little.
- Place the salmon fillets onto the planks and discard the marinade. Cover, and grill for about 20 minutes. Fish is done when you can flake it with a fork. It will continue to cook after you remove it from the grill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 678.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 178.6 mg, Fat 45.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 61.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 981.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
BAKED (OR GRILLED) CEDAR-PLANK SALMON (REAL SIMPLE)
This recipe is a (very) slightly adapted version of a recipe from Real Simple magazine, Jan. 2009. It was voted No. 9 in a list of readers 50 favorite recipes! It is delicious and SO easy! Buy your salmon fillets fresh (with skin) and you won't get that fishy smell at all! I baked the salmon when I made this recipe, but I have also included instructions for grilling outdoors. The cedar plank adds a wonderful, smoky flavor. It should be 7 x 14 x 1/3 inches. I found cedar planks in the meat department of my local grocery store. You must soak the cedar plank in water for no less than 30 minutes before use. Prep time includes soaking time.
Provided by galexa
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place pre-soaked cedar plank on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Place the salmon, skin side down, on the cedar plank. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, oil, thyme, and cayenne. Spread over the salmon.
- Cover with foil. Roast on plank for 25-30 minutes, until salmon flakes easily and is opaque throughout.
- Serve with fresh lemon wedges.
- To grill: Follow instructions above, except put the plank with salmon (covered with foil) directly on the grill. Grill should be preheated to medium or, if using charcoal, allow the coals to burn until they are covered with white ash.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.5, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 104.6, Sodium 179, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 26.8, Protein 46.8
Tips:
- When choosing salmon for this recipe, look for a thick, firm fillet that is evenly colored.
- To make the apple butter sauce, you can use store-bought apple butter or make your own using a slow cooker or Instant Pot.
- If you don't have a cedar plank, you can use a foil-lined baking sheet. Just be sure to soak the cedar plank in water for at least 30 minutes before using it.
- To braid the salmon, first cut it into three equal strips. Then, lay the strips side by side and braid them together, tucking the ends under.
- When grilling the salmon, cook it over medium heat for about 10 minutes per side, or until it is cooked through.
Conclusion:
Cedar plank braided salmon with apple butter sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The salmon is cooked to perfection on a cedar plank, which infuses it with a smoky flavor. The apple butter sauce is sweet and tangy, and it complements the salmon perfectly. This dish is sure to impress your guests!
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