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Cedar Plank Grilled Sesame Salmon with Kimchi Miso Butter and Grilled Tomatoes.

The salmon has a killer sesame honey glaze and it gets topped with a Korean inspired miso butter.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Soak/Rest1 hour
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian, korean
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 659kcal

Ingredients

Basil Kimchi Miso Butter

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened, 8 tablespoons
  • 2 tablespoons yellow miso paste use 1 tablepoon for a less salty butter
  • 1-2 tablespoons finely chopped kimchi * optional
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped

Salmon

  • 1 large cedar plank
  • 1 pounds whole salmon fillet about 2 , skin removed
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or grated
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Grilled Tomatoes

  • 2 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes or regular cherry tomatoes
  • olive oil for drizzling
  • salt + pepper to taste

Instructions

Miso Butter

  • Add the butter, miso, kimchi (if using) and basil to a bowl and mix until well combined. If not using right away, store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Salmon

  • Soak the cedar plank in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling, but 2-4 hours is ideal.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together 2 tablespoons honey, 1/4 cup soy sauce, the ginger and garlic. Add the salmon to a ziplock bag or Pyrex pan and pour the marinade over the salmon. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Heat your gas or charcoal grill to medium heat, about 350 degrees F.
  • Remove the salmon from the marinade and lay the whole salmon filet on top of the cedar plank, making sure none of the salmon is hanging off. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the cedar plank on the grill and cover the grill. Grill for about 12-15 minutes and check for doneness. The salmon is done when it's uniformly pink in the center.
  • Using a large spatula, remove the cedar plank salmon and transfer to a flat surface to rest.
  • In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup honey, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sesame oil and the sesame seeds. Brush the salmon with the honey glaze, reserve any extra for serving.

Grilled Tomatoes

  • Make sure your grill is hot (it should already be on from cooking the salmon). Thread the tomatoes on skewers and rub with olive oil, salt + pepper. Place on the hot grill and grill for about 5 minutes, rotating the skewers every 2-3 minutes.

Serve

  • Dollop the salmon with the miso butter and serve alongside the grilled tomatoes. Garnish with fresh basil and sesame seeds. Serve with any remaining honey glaze

Notes

*Kimchi is a Korean condiment made up of pickled cabbage, garlic and other veggies. It can be found in most grocery stores in the produce sections. I found that that some kimchi's can be a bit overpowering, so if you are worried about too much garlic, just leave the kimchi out of the butter. 

Nutrition

Calories: 659kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 1262mg | Potassium: 787mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 1170IU | Vitamin C: 17.5mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2.4mg