Cedar-Planked Salmon with Barbecue Spice Rub |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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An assertive barbecue spice blend gives this cedar-planked salmon a robust taste that works well on its own, and then in tacos the next night. Reserve half of the fish for Grilled Salmon Tacos with Chipotle Sauce. Ingredients:
1 (15 x 6 1/2 x 3/8–inch) cedar grilling plank |
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt |
1 1/2 teaspoons dark brown sugar |
1 teaspoon ground cumin |
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed |
3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper |
3/4 teaspoon hungarian sweet paprika |
3/4 teaspoon chili powder |
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1 (3-pound) center-cut salmon fillet, skinned |
Directions:
1. Immerse and soak plank in water 1 hour; drain.
2. Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
3. Combine salt and next 7 ingredients (through cinnamon); rub salt mixture over fish.
4. Place plank on grill rack; grill 3 minutes or until lightly charred. Carefully turn plank over; place fish on charred side of plank. Cover and grill 25 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness. Cut fish crosswise into 8 (4 1/2-ounce) pieces.
5. Wine note: For this dish, you'll want a juicy red that is moderate in alcohol and tannin, like Wild Horse Pinot Noir 2006 ($24) from California's central coast. The cherry fruit is refreshing, while the cigar box quality echoes the cedar plank flavor. To save some leftover wine for the second meal of Grilled Salmon Tacos, simply recork and refrigerate the bottle overnight. —Jeffery Lindenmuth
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