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Cedar
Planked Grilled Arctic Char, Salmon or Trout
Dry
rub seasoning
Makes ¼ cup
2 teaspoons freshly grated pepper
1 teaspoon dried, grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon paprika
1 Tablespoon Sea salt crystals
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
Place dry rub ingredients in a food
processor or spice grinder and process until well blended. Transfer to
a small bowl or cup, wrap tightly and store at room temperature until
ready to use.
Main
Prep and Grill Method
1 cedar BBQ grilling plank
2 six-ounce fillet pieces of Arctic Char,
Trout or Salmon fillet, fresh or thawed, about 2 inches thick, skin
removed
1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges
Directions
1. Soak the cedar plank for at least 5
hours.
2. Place the fish fillets on wax paper.
Sprinkle both sides of the fish evenly with the dry rub (1 ½
teaspoon per serving). Press the seasoning into the flesh.
3. Refrigerate the fish pieces,
uncovered,
for at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours.
4. Place the fish pieces in the center of
the cedar plank. Squeeze a lemon wedge over the salmon. Place the plank
on a grill. If using a gas grill, preheat on high then turn down to
medium before placing the planks on the grill. If using a charcoal
grill, wait until coals are covered with gray ash. Cover with a lid.
5. There will be some crackling and heavy
smoke. Keep a water bottle handy in case the planks begin to flame. If
they do, spray lightly and cover again. Fish should take 8 to 10
minutes to cook, depending on the thickness and the heat of the grill.
Remove when the fish reaches an internal temperature of 120F to 125F.
Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.
Use Arctic Char Rainbow Trout or Salmon
depending on your desire, the season
and fish availability.
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