Wegmans Cedar-Plank Salmon with Brown Sugar & Cracked Pepper Recipe Video

Want a unique and easy way to grill salmon? Wegmans Executive Chef Russell Ferguson shows you how. It is sure winner, great smoky flavor on the salmon, little prep and tons of flavor. Fabulous receipe, great for family and wonderful easy entertaining.

Summary

Preparation Time1 Hr 0 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In1 Hr 20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Salmon fillets4 Medium (about 6 ounces each)
 Dark brown sugar1 Tablespoon
 Pepper seasoning salt1 Tablespoon (Wegmans Cracked Pepper Seasoning Shakr)
 Horseradish cream4 Tablespoon (Wegmans Horseradish Cream Sauce)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 218 Calories from Fat 62

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7 g10.3%

Saturated Fat 0.84 g4.2%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 78 mg26%

Sodium 1423.2 mg59.3%

Total Carbohydrates 7 g2.3%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 3.8 g

Protein 30 g59.8%

Vitamin A 3.5% Vitamin C

Calcium 2% Iron 6.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Soak 1 large or 2 small cedar planks, for 1 hour in water
2. Preheat grill on HIGH 10 min.

MAKING
3. Combine brown sugar and cracked pepper together in small bowl; mix well.
4. Clean grill with wire brush. Arrange salmon on plank; rub brown sugar mixture evenly over fillets.
5. Place plank with salmon on grill; close cover. Reduce heat to MEDIUM; cook salmon 12-15 min, until internal temp reaches 130 degrees. Check by inserting thermometer halfway into thickest part of salmon.
6. Remove from grill; let rest at least 2 min.

SERVING
7. Top each fillet with 1 Tbsp horseradish cream sauce. Add a veggie or two on the side.

TIP
Keep spray bottle with water handy while grilling to control flare-ups.
You can substitute the brown sugar with maple syrup
You can add ginger, garlic and hoisin sauce for added kick.

Editors Review

This is an easy and delectable way to prepare salmon. The smokey, sweet flavor really compliments the fish. The flavors are light so they didn't overpower the flavor of the fish. Even if you are not crazy about Salmon, you'll love this recipe. It's easy to make; you can purchase all the items right at Wegman's and very healthy for you.
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