Cedar Planked Salmon With Sweet Mustard Vinaigrette - cedar plank

Method

• At least 4 hours before, place the cedar plank in water to soak. Place a heavy object on it to submerge completely.
• Vinaigrette:
• Whisk the vinegar, mustard, and shallot together in a medium bowl.
• Gradually whisk in the honey, then the oil, until the dressing is emulsified.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper. (The vinaigrette can be made a few hours in advance, covered, and kept refrigerated. Bring to room temperature and whisk or shake well before serving.).
• Salmon:
• Remove skin from salmon fillet.
• Remove any remaining bones.
• Rinse the salmon under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels.
• Generously season the salmon with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Lay the salmon (on what was skin-side down) on the cedar plank and carefully spread the mustard over the top and sides.
• Place the brown sugar in a bowl and crumble between your fingers, then sprinkle over the mustard.
• Set grill for indirect grilling and heat to medium-high.
• Place the cedar plank in the center of the hot grate, away from the heat.
• Cover the grill and cook until cooked through, around 20 to 30 minutes.
• The internal temperature should read 135 degrees F.
• Remove the fish to serving plates or a platter and spoon a few tablespoons of vinaigrette over each fillet. Serve immediately.