Grilled "Planked" Salmon with Peach - Mango Salsa

Name: Grilled "Planked" Salmon with Peach - Mango Salsa
Total time: 900 s
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cedar planks (purchased in store’s BBQ section); Salsa …; 12 oz Salsa, store bought “fresh” (or homemade); 1 mango, peeled, center removed, finely diced; 4 peaches, peeled, pitted, finely chopped; 4 salmon fillets (8-10 oz. each), remove skin; 1/4 cup olive oil; Dash salt, pepper, dried dill, thyme, and tarragon; 4 sprigs rosemary; 1 lemon, slices for garnish

Rick M @RickM_PTC

PTC, GA.

This is a very easy dish to prepare. Using the “cedar plank” method on the grill ensures a very moist piece of salmon fillet. It’s been said that the Native American Indians used this cooking method long ago. Topping the fillets with salsa gives it enriched flavor, color, and added moisture.

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Ingredients

15 mins

4 servings

2cedar planks (purchased in store’s BBQ section)
Salsa …
12 ozSalsa, store bought “fresh” (or homemade)
1mango, peeled, center removed, finely diced
4peaches, peeled, pitted, finely chopped
4salmon fillets (8-10 oz. each), remove skin
1/4 cupolive oil
Dashsalt, pepper, dried dill, thyme, and tarragon
4 sprigsrosemary
1lemon, slices for garnish

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Steps

15 mins

1

Soak the cedar planks in salted warm water for 2 to 4 hours. Weight the planks to submerge.
2

In a small bowl, combine the salsa and mango and peach pieces and mix well. Chill in the refrigerator for later serving instructions.
3

Preheat a charcoal fire in the grill, medium – high heat (or use your gas grill).
4

Remove the salmon fillet skins with a filleting knife. Rinse the fillets under water and gently pat dry with a paper towel. Drip olive oil on each side of fillet, spread it evenly, and season with the spices and herbs. Place rosemary sprigs and lemon slices on top.
5

Place the soaked planks on the grill grate and close the lid. Heat until the planks begins to smoke (about 4-5 minutes). Turn the planks over to begin cooking.
6

Place the fillets, “previous” skin side down on the planks. Close the lid and cook until the fillets are cooked through, 13 to 15 minutes.
7

No need to turn the fillets. Be mindful of planks while grilling for edges burning. Fillets are done when you can flake them with a fork or internal temp is ~130˚.
8

Carefully transfer the fillets (using a spatula) directly to a platter. Remove planks from the grill using tongs. [Depending on the plank’s condition, they can be used again if properly cleaned]
9

Remove the rosemary sprigs and lemon slices from the fillets and discard. Spoon the peach - mango salsa over the fillets and garnish the plate with a lemon slice. Serve with white rice and grilled vegetables for a nice plate appearance.