Grilled Salmon with Spiced Cranberry Relish

 

Ingredients:

4		Salmon fillets, ¾ to 1-1/4” thick (about 1-1/2 lb)
Marinade:
2	Tbl	Soy sauce
2	Tbl	Orange juice
1	Tsp	Honey
Relish:
1	Cup	Sweetened dried cranberries
1		Medium onion, finely chopped
1	Tsp	Orange peel
¾	Tsp	5 spice powder
1		Untreated 6” x 12” cedar plank or shingle

Directions:

Soak cedar plank in water for 30-45 minutes or while preparing the remaining ingredients for barbecuing.

Combine soy sauce, orange juice and honey in a shallow dish; add salmon, skin side up. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan combine cranberries, finely chopped onion, orange peel and 5 spice powder. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer 6-8 minutes until onions are tender and sauce thickens. Set aside to cool.

Heat grill for medium high indirect heat. Place salmon skin side down on cedar plank; place on grill. Grill for 15-20 minutes or until salmon flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

Place grilled salmon on a serving platter. Serve with relish.

 

**Planks can be used several times if soaked well and used over indirect heat. After each use, rinse plank with warm water. Using a scrub brush if necessary to remove any food debris.

 

Yields

4 servings