Cedar Plank Salmon with Lemon and Dill

This is our standard, no-fail salmon recipe! Salmon is very high in Omega-3 oil.  Omega-3 fats, also known as polyunsaturated fats or essential fatty acids, are good for promoting overall health. Other fatty fish such as herring, mackerel, and sardines are also excellent sources of Omega-3 oils. Research shows Omega-3 oils can help prevent heart disease.

Ingredients:
1 lb. salmon fillets
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
3 cloves finely chopped garlic
1/4 cup fresh chopped dill weed
1-2 tsps. ground pepper


Instructions:
Soak cedar plank in water for at least 2 hours.  Place lemon, garlic, salmon, and dill in ziploc bag and marinate for 30 minutes.  Place salmon on cedar plank and set in the center of hot grill and close lid.  The plank will start to smolder rendering the wonderful smoke flavor.  If plank starts to flame, douse with a splash of water.  Grill for approximately 20 minutes.

To broil, follow marinade instructions.  Turn oven to broil. Place salmon on cookie sheet and broil for approx 4 minutes on each side or until salmon is flaky but not dry.

For all you landlubbers who can't live without tartar sauce with seafood, here's a heart-healthy recipe:

Tartar Sauce:
In small bowl, mix together the following ingredients:
1 cup Veganaise (Vegan alternative Mayo found in the refrigerated dairy section of most health food grocery stores)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp. ground pepper
2 tsps. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. finely chopped onion
1 tbsp. chopped fresh dill