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Plank-grilled foods are a refreshing change of pace from typical barbecue fare. It requires little supervision, so you can spend less time at the grill and more time with family and friends.
Buy untreated cedar planks at your local grocery, specialty food or hardware store. One plank should measure about 14x7x1 in. Be sure to purchase untreated planks to avoid chemical contamination of food.
You don't have to limit yourself to cedar. Try untreated oak, maple, cherry or apple wood planks for different flavors.
You might think that a piece of wood could present a fire hazard—and you'd be right, under typical circumstances. Grilling planks are soaked in water for several hours, though. This keeps them from burning, and the water helps with the smoke-steam combination that creates such delicious foods.
Grilled Cedar-Planked Salmon A Brookshire's Best Recipe Serves 8 Prep time: 10 minutes plus soaking; cook time: 20 minutes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup bottled reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
Directions: Immerse the plank in water, placing a weight on top of the plank to keep it submerged. Soak for at least 4 hours or overnight. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
Brush the top of cedar plank with oil; top with salmon. Place on grill; cover grill with lid.
GRILL 10 minutes. Brush with salad dressing; continue grilling 10 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork. Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.
Nutritional Information: Calories Per Serving: 106, Fat:6 g ( 0 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol:31 mg, Sodium: 224 mg, Carbohydrates: 2 g, Fiber:0 g
© 2008, Brookshire Grocery Co. Nutrient counts are rounded to the nearest whole number. All dietary and lifestyle changes should be supervised by a physician.
Published 07/04/08
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Grill using wood planks to add a smoky flavor to your foods. Fish does especially well when planked. Don't tell anyone, but this exotic-looking technique is actually super easy!
