Rich cedar-smoked king salmon pairs with peak-season Washington corn and bright parsley-lemon butter for an elegant late-summer dinner.
- Total time: 55 min
- Servings: 2 servings
- Estimated total cost: $23
- Calories per serving: 590 cal
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Drink pairing: A lightly oaked Chardonnay complements the buttery king salmon and sweet, smoky corn.
Details
Ingredients
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Untreated food-safe cedar grilling plank1 plank, about 6 by 15 inches
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Water2 quarts
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King Salmon Fillet12 ounces $24.88
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Bi-color Corn2 ears $0.79
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Lemon1 medium lemon, for 1 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice $0.89
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Italian Parsley Bunch2 tablespoons finely chopped leaves $1.49
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Pure maple syrup1 tablespoon
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Dijon mustard2 teaspoons
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Garlic1 small clove, finely grated
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Unsalted butter1 tablespoon, softened
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Extra-virgin olive oil2 teaspoons
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Kosher salt3/4 teaspoon
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Black pepper1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
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Submerge 1 untreated food-safe cedar grilling plank in 2 quarts water, weight it with a bowl, and soak for 30 minutes.
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While the plank soaks, preheat a grill for two-zone cooking, with one side at medium-high heat and the other at low heat; aim for 400–425°F with the lid closed.
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Pat 12 ounces King Salmon Fillet dry. Season it with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, then let it stand while you prepare the glaze.
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Whisk together the maple-Dijon glaze:
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Set aside.
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Shuck 2 ears Bi-color Corn. Rub them with 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
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Stir together 1 tablespoon softened unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley leaves, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to make the parsley-lemon butter.
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Drain the plank and place it smooth-side down over medium-high heat. Close the grill and toast for 2 minutes, then turn the plank over and move it to the low-heat side.
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Place the seasoned salmon skin-side down on the toasted side of the plank and brush it with the maple-Dijon glaze. Put the prepared corn directly over medium-high heat. Close the grill and cook for 12–16 minutes, turning the corn every 3–4 minutes, until the kernels are tender and charred and the salmon reaches 125°F at its thickest point; move the plank farther from the flame if its edges flare.
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Transfer the plank and corn to a heatproof surface. Rest the salmon for 5 minutes, and spread the parsley-lemon butter over the hot corn.
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Divide the cedar-planked salmon between two warmed plates and serve each portion with an ear of buttered grilled corn.
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