Citrus Salsa Verde Cedar Planked Salmon (Pics)

Chubbs · March 4

SWMBO wanted fish, so I prepared Citrus Salsa Verde Salmon tonight. Had some cedar planks so planked the salmon. The salsa verde has become a favorite in our household. So easy to make and good on a lot of dishes. Plated with whole wheat couscous and green beans. This was the best salmon I have had. Cooked raised direct at 450* until IT temp was 140. Took ~25 minutes. Brushed the salmon with agave nectar and gave a generous dusting of salt and pepper before the egg. Let the plank sit on the egg for 5 minutes before throwing on the salmon to get it smoking nicely. Hard to beat the smell of a smoking cedar plank. Sorry for bad plated pic. The yellow plate and poor lighting got me.....

caliking · March 4

Your cooks are always inspiring. That salsa verde sounds tasty.

Dyal_SC · March 4

=D> Looks outstanding!! I would love more details on that salsa verde if you don't mind sharing? Looks like it has capers in it... I love me some capers. I am a big fan of Steven Raichlen's Salsa Verde...would love to give your recipe a go.

Chubbs · March 4

Sure Dyal. Cant remember where I got this one--- we have been using if for a few years.

It has orange zest, lemon zest, 2 oranges trimmed (no white) and sliced, 2 scallions chopped, 1/2 cup chopped parsley, 3 Tbs chopped fresh mint, 2 Tbs capers rinsed/drained/chopped, juice from 1 lemon, crushed red pepper flakes, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, toss everything then salt and pepper to taste.

Que_n_Brew · March 4

That looks awesome. Love cedar planked salmon. Agree...the smell of the cedar plank is greatness.

jfarley · March 4

Looks really good Chubs. Cedar planking is my favorite way to cook salmon as I posted yesterday. Love your raised direct method. The planks have been just a bit too close to the fire when I've done it at the regular direct level. Will definitely use your method next time. Am I seeing that you are simply using three bricks to raise the cooking grid?

Chubbs · March 4

jfarley said:

Looks really good Chubs. Cedar planking is my favorite way to cook salmon as I posted yesterday. Love your raised direct method. The planks have been just a bit too close to the fire when I've done it at the regular direct level. Will definitely use your method next time. Am I seeing that you are simply using three bricks to raise the cooking grid?

Yep, good eye. Took a regular clay brick and a hammer and chisel to make 3 fairly equal pieces. Stand them up on the firering. Brings the grate right to the felt line. Cheap solution. Ordeing the Adjustable Rig soon though.

jfarley · March 4

Also completely agree on the time and preheating the planks. The recipe in the Big Green Egg cookbook calls for 12-15 minutes using this method at 400 degrees. Way too low on the time. Last night I went 23 minutes and it came out perfect and moist. Kicked butt on the dried out fish I had on my last restaurant visit.

Chubbs · March 4

jfarley said:

Also completely agree on the time and preheating the planks. The recipe in the Big Green Egg cookbook calls for 12-15 minutes using this method at 400 degrees. Way too low on the time. Last night I went 23 minutes and it came out perfect and moist. Kicked butt on the dried out fish I had on my last restaurant visit.

Yeah, I always go to 140* IT. Perfectly flaky and comes off the skin easily.

Griffin · March 4

Sounds tasty and healthy. Nice job.

Chubbs · March 4

Griffin said:

Sounds tasty and healthy. Nice job.

Thanks Griffin. This recipe is really good, and yes quite healthy. Perfect after a 2-night bender...
:))

BENTE · March 4

wow that really sounds good i will give that citrus salsa a try. the gf does not like anything with cilantro in it so i haven't made salsa in two years and i miss it :(( yours sounds like something that will get me back in the salsa groove

Chubbs · March 4

BENTE said:

wow that really sounds good i will give that citrus salsa a try. the gf does not like anything with cilantro in it so i haven't made salsa in two years and i miss it :(( yours sounds like something that will get me back in the salsa groove

Go for it. Good stuff. Last time I used the leftover salsa on chicken breasts and a turkey burger. It is great on a lot of things.

Solson005 · March 4

Looks good! I like the salmon recipe I use so much I haven't made it any other way in years. I might have to give this a try or at least use the salsa on something else.

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