hot honey cedar plank salmon

Hot Honey Cedar Plank Salmon

  • Prep Time
    1 hour
  • Difficulty
    Medium
  • Servings
    6
Ingredients
  • Salmon:
  • 1 (2 pound) wild caught, skin on salmon
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Mike’s Hot Honey
  • Ground pepper
  • Avocado Salsa:
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • Juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • Juice of 1/2 a lime
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

How to Make Hot Honey
Cedar Plank Salmon

1. Plank Prep:

  • Give your cedar plank a 30-minute soak (think of it as a spa treatment)
  • Fire up that grill to medium heat

2. Salmon Setup:

  • Place your beautiful salmon skin-side down on the plank
  • Massage in the grated ginger and garlic (show it some love!)
  • Season with fresh ground pepper

3. The Grill Dance:

  • Place plank on grill and cover
  • Let it work its magic for 15-20 minutes
  • Mix soy sauce and Mike's Hot Honey
  • Brush this liquid gold all over during the final 5 minutes

4. Salsa Time:

  • Toss all salsa ingredients together
  • Taste and adjust seasonings (you're the boss!)

Pro Tips!

  • Look for untreated cedar planks (we're cooking, not building!)
  • Soak your plank in water, wine, or cider for extra flavor
  • Keep a spray bottle handy for flare-ups
  • Don't flip the salmon - let the cedar do its thing

Perfect Pairings

Veggie Friends

  • Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts: Because greens should never be boring
  • Grilled Asparagus: Quick, easy, perfect
  • Sweet Potato Wedges: With extra hot honey drizzle!

Grain Game

  • Coconut rice
  • Quinoa pilaf
  • Wild rice blend

Sip Suggestions

  • Chilled Pinot Grigio: Classic pairing
  • Hot Honey Gin Spritzer: For the cocktail lovers
  • Sparkling Water with Citrus: Light and fresh

Make It a Party!

  • Double the recipe for a crowd
  • Set up a DIY topping bar
  • Keep extra Mike's Hot Honey for drizzling
  • Prep sides ahead
  • Don't forget the mood lighting!

Seasonal Swaps

  • Summer: Add grilled peaches
  • Fall: Maple-hot honey glaze
  • Winter: Add root vegetables
  • Spring: Fresh herb crust

Remember: Great cedar plank salmon is about patience and love. Let that smoke work its magic.

Share your smoky creations. Tag us in your cedar plank adventures - we love seeing your grilling magic! 🐟🔥✨

Pro Tip: Save that cedar plank for one more use - just scrub clean and let dry completely. The second use often has even more flavor.

Now go forth and create some backyard magic. Your taste buds (and friends) will thank you! 🌲🐟🍯

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