Really? In the oven? This sounds very good.
SS, I don't care for fish but my family really loves it. Mostly, they just order it when eating out. But I would love to make fish on a plank in the oven for them. Would you have a simple, starter recipe you could share with me? I am a complete novice at fish, having only made salmon in little foil pouches a couple of times in my life. Thanks in advance, SS.
Salmon is very good on a plank. Place the cedar planks in water to soak while preparing and marinating the fish.
Maple Bourbon Planked Salmon
Mix the following marinade in a flat dish:
1/2 cup real maple syrup
2 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 1/2 Tbsp bourbon
1/2 tsp grated ginger
Preheat the oven to 350.
Cut 1 pound of salmon crosswise into 4 serving pieces. Place the pieces skin side UP in the marinade. (If you get too much syrup on the skin, it will create a sticking problem). Set it aside for 20-30 minutes. (no longer or it will get a little mushy).
Dry the plank and lightly coat it with oil. Place the fish skin side DOWN on the planks. (you can probably fit all 4 pieces on one plank.)
Place the plank on a rimmed baking sheet (to catch the drips) in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon.
If you like it extra 'glazed' (I do), then when you put the fish in the oven, pour the leftover marinade in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil to reduce it and thicken it a bit. Baste the fish with this once or twice while cooking.
The process is the same if you put it on the grill instead of the oven just don't use the baking sheet.
Sorry, I don't have pics of this one.