Cedar-Planked Barbecue Salmon (Ultimate BBQ)

 

                    The barbecue rub on this salmon enhances the flavor and color, while grilling on the cedar plank provides a hint of smokiness.

4 servings

• 1 cedar plank
• 1 (2-lb.) salmon fillet
• 2 tablespoons Prize-Winning Barbecue Rub (recipe below)

1. Soak cedar plank in water overnight ; drain.
2. Place salmon fillet, skin side down, on soaked plank ; sprinkle 2 tablespoons Prize-Winning Barbecue Rub evenly over flesh side of fish.
3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
4. Grill, covered with grill lid, 25 minutes or until salmon flakes with a fork.

Prize-Winning Barbecue Rub

                    

                    You probably already have the ingredients for this easy seasoning mix in your pantry.

• ¾ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• ½ cup paprika
• 2½ tablespoons coarse sea salt
• 1½ tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon ground red pepper

1. Stir together ingredients until well blended.
2. Store in an airtight container up to 1 month.

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