Plank Grilled Salmon with Lemon and Fennel

By mrslopes

Ingredients

• 1 large or 2 small cedar planks
• 1 fennel bulb, very thinly sliced, plus 1⁄2 cup of the fronds
• 1 lemon, very thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 2 3⁄4- to 3-pound piece salmon fillet (skin on)
• kosher salt and black pepper

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

1.Soak the cedar plank(s) in water for at least 30 minutes. Heat grill to medium. In a medium bowl, toss the fennel and lemon with the oil. Place the salmon on the plank, season with 1½ teaspoons salt and ½ teaspoon pepper, and top with the sliced lemon and fennel mixture.
2.Place the plank on grill, cover, and cook until the fish is cooked through, 35 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle with the fennel fronds before serving.