GRILLED MAPLE & SPICED RUM GLAZED PLANKED SALMON

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb Salmon Fillet  
• 1/2 cup Maple Syrup
• 2oz quality Spiced Rum
• 1T Dehydrated Minced Onion (or minced shallot)
• 1t fresh minced Ginger
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1t Soya Sauce
• 1/2t Chili Powder
• 1/2t Salt (preferably Kosher)
• 1/4t Pepper
• Coarse sea salt – for plank

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Soak cedar plank in water for 1-2 hours minimum (or overnight). You may have to weigh it down to stay in the water.
2. In a small saucepan, combine Maple Syrup, Rum, Onion, Ginger, Garlic, Soya Sauce, Chili Powder, Salt & Pepper.
3. Heat over medium-low heat until reduced by half, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat. Let cool completely.
4. Once cool place Salmon in Ziplock bag – pour in cooled glaze. Working gently, remove as much air as possible and place in fridge for 1hr.
5. Heat grill to medium heat, about 400°F.
6. Once preheated – place cedar plank on grill – leave for 5 mins to remove initial moisture.
7. Sprinkle plank lightly with coarse sea salt – helps fillet from sticking and adds flavor.
8. Carefully remove fillet from ziplock (reserving glaze)
9. Place salmon, skin side down, on the cedar plank.
10. Brush reserved glaze.
11. Grill salmon 15 min, or until it is cooked to your desired doneness, brushing with sauce every 5 minutes or so.
12. Remove from grill.
13. Slide a thin spatula under the fillet to remove . Serve immediately.

Notes

• Skinless fillets will work for this recipe as well
• Dehydrated onion can be replaced with fresh minced shallot
• This recipe can also be done in a cast iron skillet in the oven. Follow steps 2-4. Preheat oven to 400. Remove from ziplock place in cast iron skillet. Reserving glaze. Brush salmon with remaining glaze. Bake 15 mins or desired doneness. Slide a thin spatula under the fillet to remove . Serve immediately.