Asian Glazed Cedar Plank Salmon

A fragrant and tasty salmon recipe.

First off forget buying those expensive cedar planks you find at your local gourmet shop or market. Simply go to your local lumber yard and ask for a plank of cedar (untreated) that will fit into your oven. (suggested size 6" x 14")
Soak the plank for 2 hours.
Dry it off and then rub it with oil.
Place it in 350 degree oven
for 10 minutes.

While the board is heating up, prepare your glaze.

Glaze for Salmon

In a small bowl combine
1 cup of honey
1 tbls. 5 spice powder
grated fresh ginger
and tamarind pulp

heat this in the microwave for about 1 minute.

rinse and dry your salmon fillets.
salt and pepper salmon


remove your board from the oven
rub it with more oil
place your dry seasoned salmon fillets on the board
brush salmon with glaze

Place in oven and bake until the salmon reaches an internal temperate of 135 degrees.

Gently brush cooked salmon with a bit more of the honey glaze.


enjoy!