Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 large cedar plank
  • orange juice or water for soaking
  • 1 pounds whole salmon fillet (about 2 , skin removed)
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (more or less adjust to your taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt + pepper
  • olive oil (for rubbing)
  • 1/2 cups of a small seedless watermelon (diced (about 2 ))
  • 1 cup fresh diced mango or pineapple
  • 1 jalapeno (seeded if desired + chopped)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • juice of 2 limes
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 4 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)

Instruction

  • Soak the cedar plank in orange juice (or water) for at least 30 minutes before grilling, but 2-4 hours is ideal.
  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt and pepper.
  • Heat your gas or charcoal grill to medium heat, about 350 degrees F.
  • Lay the whole salmon fillet on top of the cedar plank, making sure none of the salmon is hanging off. Sprinkle with the salmon with the seasonings and then rub the entire fillet with olive oil. Place the cedar plank on the grill and cover the grill. Grill for about 12-15 minutes and check for doneness. The salmon is done when it's uniformly pink in the center. Using a large spatula, remove the cedar plank + salmon and transfer to a flat surface to rest. Serve the salmon with the watermelon salsa. Enjoy!