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The Top 10 Pellet Grill Recipes, Salmon Fillets
Cedar-Smoked Salmon Fillets
A cedar plank adds gentle woodsy aroma while keeping the salmon moist and flaky. Elegant enough for guests, easy enough for a Tuesday.
Servings 4 people
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
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Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets salmon skin on
  • 1 cedar plank
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Salt and black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Soak the cedar plank in water for at least one hour.
  • Preheat the pellet grill to 275°F.
  • Whisk brown sugar, Dijon, maple syrup, and lemon zest into a glaze; season the fillets.
  • Place the fillets skin-side down on the plank and brush with glaze.
  • Smoke until the salmon flakes easily and reaches 130-135°F, about 30-40 minutes.
  • Let rest 5 minutes, then serve straight off the plank.

Nutrition

Calories: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 34gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 868mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 74IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 2mg
Calories: 294kcal
Meal Type: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: seafood, smoked salmon
Cooking Method: Grilled
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