A delicious filet of sockeye salmon barbequed and infused with the subtle flavour of cedar. Recipe courtesy of the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre. Photo courtesy of David Buzzard Photography.
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ingredients
West Coast Sockeye salmon filets (with skin on and bones removed)
¼
ounce fresh dill (3-4 sprigs)
½
tsp kosher salt
¼
tsp coarse peppercorns
½
cup maple syrup
1
piece cedar plank, for grilling salmon
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directions
Step 1
Place salmon on cedar plank skin-side down.
Step 2
Sprinkle with salt and coarse peppercorns.
Step 3
Heat BBQ to 225ºF – (this can also be done in an oven).
Step 4
BBQ on cedar plank for 15 minutes.
Step 5
Brush with maple syrup and add dill on top.
Step 6
Continue to BBQ for 5 more minutes.
Step 7
Give one final brush with maple syrup prior to removing from BBQ.
Step 8
Remove from BBQ and service.