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cedar plank salsa with mango salsa
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Cedar Plank Salmon with Mango Salsa

Cedar Plank Salmon with Mango Salsa is a simple salmon dish elevated by a sweet and spicy rub and the subtle smoky flavor from a cedar plank. Topped with a fresh and bright mango salsa, this salmon is perfect for a warm summer night.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Seasoning and Soaking8 hours
Total Time8 hours 25 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Healthy Food
Keyword: Cedar Plank Salmon
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 14-16 ounce salmon filet skin on
  • extra limes for garnish

Salmon Seasoning

  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon course ground sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • zest of 1 lime reserve the lime for later use

Mango Salsa

  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1 large ripe mango skinned, pitted, and diced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves roughly chopped
  • juice of 1 lime

Instructions

  • Season the salmon. Place the salmon skin side down on a large piece of plastic wrap. Combine all of the ingredients for the rub in a small bowl and press onto the top of the salmon. Wrap tightly with the plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
  • Soak the cedar plank. Two hours before grilling, place your cedar plank in a sink full of warm water. This will assist in adding flavor from the plank to the salmon without the wood burning on your grill.
  • Preheat the grill. When ready to cook, start your grill and preheat to medium high (about 375 degrees F). While your grill preheats, prepare your salmon.
  • Grill the salmon. Remove the saran wrap and discard, place the salmon skin side down on the cedar plank. Drizzle the bell pepper with olive oil. Place the cedar plank with the salmon on the grill grate and cook for 20-25 minutes.
  • Grill the bell pepper. Place the bell pepper directly on the grate closest to your flame. Grill the bell pepper for 5-6 minutes, turning it every 2 minutes, until the exterior skin is blistered. Remove the bell pepper from the grill and put it in a zip-top plastic bag. Seal most of the top of the bag and let the pepper steam in the bag for 2-3 minutes. Remove the pepper from the bag and peel off the skin, take out the core, seeds, and stem, and dice the roasted bell pepper.
  • Make the mango salsa. In a small bowl combine the mango, bell pepper, cilantro, and lime juice. Set aside until the salmon is finished cooking.
  • Top the cedar plank salsa with mango salsa and serve. The salmon is done on the grill when it reaches 145 degrees F. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and appears opaque throughout. Transfer the cedar planked salmon to a large serving dish and spoon the mango salsa directly on top. Serve with additional limes as garnish.

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Nutrition

Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1129IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg