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For your own easy planked seafood, go to your local hardware store and purchase untreated lumber. The best wood choices for planking are cedar, alder and oak. Cut planks into any size you desire, based on the size of the seafood you'll be grilling.
Presoak the plank in water from 30 minutes to two hours. Pat the planks dry with paper towels and spray-coat or lightly oil one side of the wood.
Season the seafood lightly with an herb blend or just salt and pepper. Go easy, as you don’t want to overpower the flavor you will get from the plank.
Preheat the grill to medium-high. Place the planked seafood on the grill over indirect heat and close the lid. Turn the heat down to medium.
Check seafood frequently after 10 minutes. Seafood changes from translucent to opaque as it cooks and will continue to cook after being removed from the heat. Cook just until opaque throughout.
Serving: the plank provides a beautiful, organic-looking platter for serving.
Easy, huh?! Planking seafood is just like many other aspects of grilling: it only sounds tricky!
Published 08/10/07
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Planking is a traditional Northwest-style of cooking using aromatic pieces of wood that offers a great way to add subtle flavors to your grilled seafood. Many stores sell pre-cut planks, but it’s just as easy to make your own.
