Canadian Cedar Planked Salmon

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Canadian Cedar Planked Salmon
Submitted by: Wendy L (allrecipes.com)
"Planked salmon is a method of cooking and smoking salmon that has been used
for many years. Make sure to use natural (no preservatives) red cedar. The
salmon is slow cooked, which produces a rich, smoky flavor. Guests enjoy the
wonderful taste of this specially prepared salmon."
Original recipe yield: 6 servings.
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time:15 Minutes
Ready In:12 Hours 40 Minutes
Servings:6

24x8x1 inch untreated cedar plank
6 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 large red onion, chopped
1 lemon, sliced
1/2 tablespoon black peppercorns, crushed

Submerge untreated cedar plank in water. Soak approximately 12 hours, or
overnight.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Place prepared plank on the grill,
and sprinkle with coarse salt. Cover grill and heat plank 2 to 3 minutes,
until dry. Adjust grill temperature for medium heat.

Rub salmon filets with olive oil. Arrange on the plank. Top salmon with red
onion, lemon slices and black peppercorns.

Cook salmon, covered, 10 to 12 minutes, or until opaque and easily flaked
with a fork.