Honey-Ginger Cedar Plank Salmon

Name: Honey-Ginger Cedar Plank Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb. lemon, plus slices for garnish; 2 tsp. grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 large piece skin-on wild Alaskan salmon (about 2 lbs.); 3 tbsp. lower-sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp. honey; 1 tbsp. Sriracha hot sauce; 1 clove garlic, crushed with press; 4 c. packed arugula, plus more for garnish; 4 miniature seedless cucumbers, thinly sliced; 1 1/4 c. cooked corn kernels (from 2 ears); 1/2 c. loosely packed cilantro leaves

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Jun 26, 2017

mike garten

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

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This grilled salmon is a total triple threat: sweet, spicy and earthy.

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Ingredients

1 lb.
lemon, plus slices for garnish
2 tsp.
grated peeled fresh ginger
1
large piece skin-on wild Alaskan salmon (about 2 lbs.)
3 Tbsp.
lower-sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsp.
honey
1 Tbsp.
Sriracha hot sauce
1
clove garlic, crushed with press
4 cups
packed arugula, plus more for garnish
4
miniature seedless cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 1/4 cups
cooked corn kernels (from 2 ears)
1/2 cup
loosely packed cilantro leaves

Directions

1. Step 1Soak large cedar grilling plank (about 15-inches-by-7-inches) in water 1 to 2 hours. Heat grill on medium.
2. Step 2 From lemon, grate 1 teaspoon zest and squeeze 1/4 cup juice; set juice aside. Combine zest with ginger and 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; rub all over flesh side of salmon.
3. Step 3Place salmon on soaked plank skin side down; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Grill 20 to 25 minutes, covered, or until desired doneness.
4. Step 4Meanwhile, in medium bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey and Sriracha; set aside half. To remain- ing soy mixture, add garlic, reserved lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss with arugula, cucumbers, corn and cilantro. Brush salmon with reserved soy mixture. Garnish with arugula and lemon slices. Serve with cucumber salad.