Salmon-Recipe

Cedar Planked

with

Dill Sauce

...baked, smoked, steamed or cut into exotic sushi-style strips, salmon is a basic in west coast healthy eating.

It's a colourful delicacy and the Chinook and Sockeye varieties are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

In fact, just two servings a week can reduce your risk of stroke and obesity.

Salmon is loaded with vitamin B12 and cholesterol-lowering niacin.

So, to increase your intake, try this decidedly west coast flavored dish:

Salmon-Recipe, Cedar Planked with Dill Sauce

Ingredients;

2 (about 1 lb/500 g total) salmon fillets.

2 Tbsp (25 mL) olive oil.

1/2 tsp. (2 mL) grated lemon rind.

2 Tbsp. (25 mL) lemon juice.

1 Tbsp. (15 mL) chopped fresh chives or green onions.

2 tsp. (10 mL) Dijon mustard.

Pinch each salt and pepper.

Dill Sauce;

1/2 c. (125 mL) sour cream.

2 Tbsp. (25 mL) finely chopped cucumber.

1 Tbsp. (15 mL) chopped fresh dill (or 1/2 tsp/2 mL dried dill weed).

2 tsp. (10 mL) minced fresh chives or green onions.

Preparation;

Pinch each fillet with salt and pepper.

Soak two 12- x 7-inch (30 x 18 cm) untreated cedar planks in water for at least 30 minutes or for up to 24 hours.

Place 3 salmon fillets on top of each plank.

In small bowl, whisk together oil, lemon rind and juice, chives, mustard, salt and pepper; brush some over salmon.

Place planks on grill over medium-high heat, close lid and cook, brushing with remaining lemon mixture for about 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork.

Don't overcook.

Dill Sauce;

Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine sour cream, cucumber, dill, chives, salt and pepper.

Serve planks on platter with dill sauce.

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Tip;

To roast in oven, place planks in 425°F (220°C) oven for about 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork.

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