Cedar Planked Salmon

Back at my hometown in the Pacific NW, I would order cedar planked salmon every chance I got.  I've always loved it.  The salmon is perfectly moist (I hate that word) and flaky with a smooth, smoky flavor.  Please don't mind the messy lemons!  I didn't anticipate this recipe would be going on my blog, but it was too delicious not to!

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tbsp pepper
• 1/2 tbsp paprika
• 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tbsp dried basil
• 1 big salmon fillet or 3-4 smaller ones
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1 cedar plank

Directions:

1. Soak the cedar plank for 1-3 hours (it's flexible)
2. Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl
3. Rub the dry ingredients onto salmon fillet(s)
4. Place salmon on plank (if your salmon has skin, place skin side down)
5. Top with sliced lemons (I forgot to until after I put the salmon on the grill)
6. Set plank on preheated grill and close lid
7. Grill 10-20 minutes until salmon easily flakes

I decided to grill up some broccoli with some EVOO, salt, and pepper for a side.  It was delicious! If I had the mind to sprinkle the rub onto the broccoli I bet it would have been tasty.