Cedar plank salmon in the oven is easy with this recipe. It can even be cooked on the grill. Garnish with lemon wedges.
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
3 tablespoons water, or as needed
1 tablespoon soy sauce (Optional)
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (Optional)
4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, with skin
1 12-inch untreated cedar plank, soaked in water for 2 hours
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Combine brown sugar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and dill in a small bowl. Mix in water, a little at a time, adding just enough to make the mixture liquid. Stir in soy sauce and pepper.
Place salmon fillets, skin-side down, onto the soaked cedar plank. Spoon sugar mixture evenly over fillets to fully coat.
Place cedar plank directly on a rack in the preheated oven; bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, 30 to 40 minutes.
