Planked Salmon with Coconut Rice
Why reserve cedar planks for the grill? They work just as well in the oven.
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Planked Salmon with Coconut RiceMarcus Nilsson
Recipe information
Total Time
4 1/2 HOURS
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1 cedar plank for cooking (available at Whole Foods)
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons soy sauce
Juice of 1 large lime
1 1/2-pound salmon filet
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup canned light coconut milk
1 cup jasmine rice
Salt to taste
Preparation
Step 1
1 Soak the plank in water for 4 hours. Put it on a baking sheet.
Step 2
2 Preheat oven to 500°F.
Step 3
3 In a bowl, combine the syrup, mustard, soy sauce, and lime juice. Add the fish; let it marinate for 10 minutes.
Step 4
4 In a saucepan, bring the broth and coconut milk to a boil.
Step 5
5 Stir in the rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, 20 minutes.
Step 6
6 Lay the fish on the plank, skin side down. Sprinkle it with salt; drizzle it with marinade.
Step 7
7 Bake until the thickest part is still springy, 12 to 15 minutes.