- 1 Jake's Cedar Plank for grilling (about 16 in. long, 7 in. wide, and 1/2 in. thick)
- 1 (3 pound) whole salmon fillet with skin
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Safeway SELECT Verdi Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup minced fresh chives
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- fresh whole chives (optional)
- Place cedar plank in a sink or a deep pan large enough to hold it lying flat. Add water to cover plank; if necessary, place another pan on top to keep plank submerged. Let plank soak at least 2 hours (to avoid scorching on grill).
- Prepare barbecue grill and preheat for indirect heat cooking (the charcoal or gas flame is balanced on the sides, not directly under the food).
- Rinse salmon and pat dry. Remove plank from water and pat dry. Place salmon skin side down on plank. With a knife, trim salmon to fit plank, if necessary. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, and minced chives. Spoon mixture evenly over salmon, then sprinkle with salt.
- Set plank on center of grill (not over direct heat). Cover charcoal grill and open vents; close lid on gas grill. Cook until salmon is opaque but still moist looking in center of thickest part (cut to test), 25 to 30 minutes.
- Serve salmon on plank or transfer to a clean platter ; if desired, garnish with fresh whole chives. To serve, cut salmon into pieces and slide a spatula between meat and skin.