CEDAR PLANK SALMON OVEN RECIPES

Steps:

• "*Note: To thaw, remove salmon from package while still frozen and place on plate in refrigerator at least 6 hours prior to cooking. Soak large (about 14x7x1-inch) untreated cedar plank(s) in water for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight (you have to weight the planks with a heavy object in order to keep them submerged in the water). To make (optional) Roasted Garlic Butter: Place each head of garlic on a square of aluminum foil large enough to enclose the entire head. Drizzle with the oil, and season with salt. Wrap the garlic in the foil and seal closed to make pouches. Grill over indirect medium heat (or roast in a 400 degree F oven) until tender and any juices that escape are deep brown, about 30 to 40 minutes. Let the garlic cool. Squeeze the roasted cloves from the papery skins, and mash to a paste. Blend with the butter; pipe, shape, or store as desired in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days or the freezer for up to 3 weeks. Makes 1 cup. To make (optional) Scallion Butter: Blend all the ingredients together; pipe, shape, or store as desired in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days or the freezer for up to 3 weeks. Makes 1 cup. To make Cedar-Planked Salmon: Preheat a gas grill to medium-high heat, approximately 425 degrees F. If you are using a charcoal grill, build a fire and let it burn down until the coals are glowing red with a light coating of white ash. Spread the coals in an even bed. Clean the cooking grate. Clean, dry and trim the salmon. Check for bones and use clean needle-nose pliers to remove any you find. Cut the salmon into 8 equal pieces. Salt and pepper to taste. Spread a little brown sugar evenly over the top and dot with little chunks of butter, use more or less to your taste. When grill comes to heat, remove soaking cedar planks from their water bath and shake dry. Place soaked planks in the center of the heated grill to pre-heat for about 5-10 minutes with lid closed, or until they begin to crackle and smoke. This will lightly toast the wood and a distinct smell of cedar will be evident. Open the grill and quickly brush the top surface of heated planks with a thin coating of olive oil, being careful not to drip oil down the sides. Place 4 prepared salmon fillets on top of each pre-heated and oiled cedar plank. Close grill lid and cook at 425 degrees F until just cooked through, about 20-30 minutes (cooking time varies depending on the thickness of the fillet), or until the internal temperature of the fillet reaches 135 degrees F. Do not turn the salmon, and be careful not to overcook. When done, the fish should be moist, opaque and flaking easily in the middle. Check flame level periodically to make sure the planks do not ignite. Have a spray bottle of water on hand to spritz planks in case they do, but it is much less likely to happen if they have been well soaked beforehand. When done, carefully remove the hot planked salmon from grill and place onto a heatproof platter or trivet on your table, serve directly from the plank. Serve the salmon with your favorite compound butter and freshly squeezed lemon juice, if desired. Enjoy! Makes 8 servings."