CEDAR PLANKED SALMON

CEDAR PLANKED SALMON

3 Cedar shingles broken into 8 6’ pieces
¼ cup of vodka (60ml)
¼ cup of vermouth (60ml)
¼ cup of fresh lemon juice (60ml)
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish – (15ml)
1 clove of garlic minced
2 tablespoons of juniper berries – (30ml)
2 sprigs of fresh thyme
1 side of Atlantic salmon cut into 8 portions approx. 6oz ea

Soak Cedar in cold water for 1 hour.

Mix all above ingredients and place in sealable plastic bag, add salmon and marinate in refrigerate for 1hour.

Preheat barbecue to 400ºF

Place soaked Cedar plank on grill rack until they start to smoke.

Reduce heat to 300ºF and place salmon pieces on to Cedar. Close lid on barbecue and cook for approximately 15 minutes. Salmon should have a golden colour and flake with ease with clear juices running through. Serve with tarragon mayonnaise and enjoy!

Yields: 8 servings