I love salmon. But unfortunately, my wife is not a big fan. So it tends to be a special occasion when I make salmon for myself. And this time I decided to go big with a grilled cedar plank salmon and a sticky-sweet honey orange glaze.

The cedar plank lends an aromatic smokiness when used as a cooking base on the grill. You’ll be able to smell the cedar as it cooks. Mmmmm. This cedar plank salmon recipe is sure to impress when you bring in a plank of wood to set the table.

This is a delicious twist on a favorite recipe that’s perfect for a summer meal. The honey orange glaze is a great complement to the flavor of the salmon. The glaze is similar to the sauce I use with my orange maple soy salmon recipe.

Salmon, a grill, a plank of wood, and a sweet glaze. What could be better? This is a great way to cook salmon on the grill and make it special.

And this cedar plank salmon recipe is perfect for a special occasion.

Cedar Planks for Salmon – Their Purpose and Use

Cedar planks give off smoky, sweet notes that pair well with salmon. The trick to grilling with cedar planks is to soak them beforehand. This prevents the wood from burning too quickly or adding too much smoke flavor to the fish.

Cedarwood gives off a lot of smoke, and since that’s a natural flavor enhancer, you can use it to give your food some extra flavor. The salmon will also absorb the wood’s smoky, smoky flavor.

You may be able to find cedar planks at your local grocery store near where charcoal is kept. Many hardware stores also stock them near the grills in the store. Or, you can resort to buying cedar planks online like I did for this recipe.

Grilling salmon on a cedar plank is the perfect way to cook salmon on the grill. The fish won’t tear on the grill and fall through the grates. And the cedar planks also help block the direct heat of the grill, which helps the fish to cook without drying out.

But like I said, soaking is the key to success. Soaking the cedar planks is pretty easy. Just put them in a shallow dish with water and let them soak for at least one hour. I like to let them soak for a few hours.

You will likely need to weigh the planks down in the water since they tend to float and won’t be fully submerged. I use some mugs to hold the planks down in a baking sheet filled with water.

After soaking the plank, take them out of the water and dab them down with a cloth or paper towel. The cedar plank is now ready to use.

Prepping the Honey Orange Glaze

While the cedar planks are soaking, we can get started on the actual cooking by making the glaze.

I wanted a thick, flavorful glaze that would truly coat the salmon. So, rather than just mixing together the ingredients and brushing it over the salmon, we heat it up in a separate saucepan first.

This will help reduce the sauce so that it truly becomes a glaze.

Add the orange juice, orange zest, honey, soy sauce, and thyme to a small saucepan over medium to medium-low heat.

Simmer the sauce for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce will reduce a bit and thicken up.

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the glaze cool.

Once the glaze is cool, we can use it to glaze the salmon.

Grilling Cedar Plank Salmon

Once the cedar planks are soaked and the glaze is prepared and beginning to cool, we can start grilling.

For this recipe, I’m using a large cedar plank. It’s perfect for grilling a whole side of salmon.

I recommend cooking the entire piece of salmon together, laid out on the cedar plank. But you can also slice the salmon into individual portions before placing it on the plank.

You’ll want to preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

When the grill is ready, lay the salmon on the cedar plank. In my experience, the planks will tend to have one rough and one smooth side.

Cover the salmon with the cedar plank and cook for about 10 to 12 minutes per side.

Now serve it up with an orange wedge and some of the following sides for a complete meal:

• Twice Baked Potatoes
• Simple Parmesan Risotto
• Oven Roasted Asparagus
• Pan-Glazed Carrots

The cedar plank will give the salmon a beautiful smoky flavor. And since the cedar plank is soaked, the salmon will absorb the wood’s smoky flavor without burning up.

Once the salmon is done cooking, remove the cedar plank from the grill and let the salmon rest for about 5 minutes. Once it has rested, you can slice and serve it. Note that cedar planks are one-time use for cooking. So, toss them out when you’ve finished cooking.

You can make salmon just as delicious at home as you would have at your favorite restaurant. It’s so easy and it works. Now I’m hooked. I’ve had a lot of fun trying new salmon recipes. Enjoy this simple recipe for cedar plank salmon with honey orange glaze.

How did yours turn out?

I’d love to hear when you try out this cedar plank salmon along with the glaze. Take a pic of your food and share your success with me by adding it to your Instagram stories or feed, and tagging me @doyouroux, or by using #doyouroux.

Plus, leave a rating to let me know how you liked the recipe. It helps me out a lot to know how things worked out… or didn’t.

Cedar Plank Salmon with Honey Orange Glaze

Recipe by Marc PetersonCourse: DinnerDifficulty: Intermediate

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Soaking Time

1

hour 

Total time

1

hour 

40

minutes

Simple salmon that’s sweet and smoky, this cedar plank salmon with honey orange glaze is sure to impress

Ingredients

• 1 large cedar plank (about 15 by 5 inches)

• 1/2 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1/2 tablespoon orange zest

• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced

• 2 pounds salmon fillet, skin removed

• 1 orange, sliced

Directions

• Soak the cedar plank in water for at least 1 hour
• While the cedar plank is soaking, add the orange juice, honey, soy sauce, orange zest, and thyme to a small saucepan
• Place the saucepan on the stovetop over medium heat and bring it to a boil, stirring frequently
• Turn the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes while stirring
• Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the glaze cool
• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat
• When the cedar plank is done soaking, remove it from the water and pat it dry with a towel
• Place the salmon fillet on the smooth side of the cedar plank and brush it with the cooled glaze
• Put the cedar plank and salmon on the grill and let it cook with the lid closed for 13 to 15 minutes until the salmon is just cooked through and the edges have begun to brown
• Remove the salmon and plank from the grill, let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice the salmon into individual servings and plate it with an orange wedge for squeezing on top

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I love salmon. Unfortunately, my wife isn’t as big of a fan (she had a bad experience…). But that makes it feel extra-special when I decide to make it for myself. So I hope you enjoy this orange maple soy glazed salmon recipe as much as I do.

Fresh salmon is one of the tastiest fish available at the market. It can also make for an incredibly healthy meal – though maybe this preparation isn’t really health-focused. We’ll complement the salmon with orange juice, maple syrup, and soy sauce to enhance the flavor and bring out the natural sweetness. This glazed sauce is very simple and easy to prepare.

The glazed salmon is very light and mild and is cooked to perfect flakiness. First, the salmon is pan-seared. Then it is finished in the oven along with the sauce. After removing the salmon from the oven, reduce the sauce on the stovetop to thicken it up into a glaze. It is an amazing balance between sweet and savory.

This recipe will become your next go-to seafood dish, and a must-try if you’re a lover of salmon and want to impress your friends with a delicious fish.

The Type of Fish and Sauce Ingredients

When it comes to glazed salmon, fresh fish is best. When looking for salmon, avoid dull, pale, or discolored fish. It should smell slightly of the sea, but not overly fishy. The fish should be firm and kind of bounce back once poked. For even more details on picking out salmon, check out this guide.

You may also use frozen salmon filets, but I recommend that only if you cannot find fresh salmon nearby.

This salmon has a delicate, sweet taste. It’s cooked for a perfectly silky smooth and flaky texture. It is one of my absolute favorite ways to cook a piece of fish and use a simple combination of ingredients for the sauce.

The key to a delicious glaze is in combining flavors and ingredients that complement each other well. Maple syrup has robust flavor and sweetness. So it’s a perfect match for the savory and salty flavors of soy sauce. Orange juice is also a natural partner to soy sauce. It’s sour and tangy, and it complements both the soy and maple perfectly.

This recipe uses a simple glaze made with maple syrup, soy sauce, and fresh-squeezed orange juice as the main ingredients. Sweet, salty, and tangy, it is the essence of a balanced recipe. Add honey, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil to round out the flavors in the glaze.

Serving Your Glazed Salmon

After cooking the salmon, you’ll reduce the sauce over the stove for a few minutes so it can thicken up. Then you will have a nice glazed sauce to add to your salmon. You have to be careful not to go overboard on the sauce. Don’t drown the fish in it. Make sure the sauce is thick enough to coat the fish and use just enough to complement the flavors, rather than overpower them.

When it comes to pairing food, the best combination is often simple. Salmon, a rich, protein-rich fish, is a good match for both sweet and spicy foods. The maple syrup and soy glaze create a delicious sweet and savory flavor.

Pair this salmon with just about anything you want. I love this recipe with wild rice, asparagus, and sugar snap peas, but I’ve also served it with mashed potatoes, green beans, roasted broccoli or cauliflower, and even sauced udon noodles.

Try the following side dishes:

• Slightly Spicy Sugar Snap Peas
• Creamy Parmesan Risotto
• Oven Roasted Asparagus
• Wild Rice
• Steamed Vegetables

Try out the recipe below, and you won’t be able to resist this mouthwatering salmon. It’s full of flavor, simple to make, and will have you coming back again and again for more.

How did yours turn out?

I’d love to hear when you try out this glazed salmon recipe! Take a pic of your food and share your success with me by adding it to your Instagram stories or feed, and tagging me @doyouroux, or by using #doyouroux.

Plus, leave a rating to let me know how you liked the recipe. It helps me out a lot to know how things worked out… or didn’t.

Orange Maple Soy Glazed Salmon

Recipe by Marc PetersonCourse: Dinner, LunchDifficulty: Intermediate

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Total time

25

minutes

Fresh salmon served glazed with a sauce made from oranges, maple syrup, and soy sauce. It’s the perfect balance between sweet and savory.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup soy sauce

• 1/3 cup maple syrup

• 1/3 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice (1 to 2 oranges)

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1 and 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided

• 2 pounds salmon, skin removed, sliced into 6 filets

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C)
• In a medium bowl, mix together soy sauce, maple syrup, orange juice, honey, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
• Add the remaining tablespoon of sesame oil to a large, oven-safe frying pan over medium heat
• When the pan has warmed up, sear the salmon in the sesame oil for 4 to 5 minutes, flipping halfway through
• Pour the mixed sauce over the salmon
• Slide the pan with the salmon and sauce into the preheated oven for 7 to 10 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork
• Remove the pan from the oven, take the salmon out and cover to keep it warm
• Place the pan back on the stove at medium to medium-high heat and reduce sauce 5 to 10 minutes until thickened, stirring frequently
• Drizzle the reduced glaze over the salmon and serve

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