Some of you are new here so let me just get this out in the open…I am a Food Network freak. All three of my kids grew up on it (ha, grew up like they’re 20 or something, Keegan is only 5) but they all love it too. I think that Keegan’s first word was not mama, but Rachael. It’s always on in the background and I’ve pretty much seen every episode they’ve produced in the last 5 years. That’s honestly why I don’t watch as much anymore…there are only so many times you can watch Paula make shrimp and grits.
People always ask me where I get my recipes. Many are dishes I’ve seen on the Food Network then put my own spin on. You know me, I can’t follow a recipe to save my life! I get the general gist of how something is made then I’m off and running, experimenting, tinkering, and embellishing…it’s sort of like scrapbooking, with food!
Anyway I was always curious as to what those cedar planks were all about in the grocery store and then I saw Guy Fieri whip up a salmon dish with them. This is my take on his Johnny Garlic’s cedar salmon. It’s easy, delicious, and fast. Make it for company, they’ll think you’re a 5 star chef. It’s got a big, TA-DA factor!
2 T canola oil
2 jalapenos, sliced into rings
1 onion sliced thin
1 T garlic, minced
1/2 cup tequila
1/4 cup whole-grain mustard
1 cup apricot preserves
1 lime zested
1 large cedar plank
1 large salmon fillet
S&P
Parchment paper
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In a small saute pan over medium heat, heat oil. When hot, add jalapenos and onions and saute until soft. Add garlic, and saute for an additional minute or so. Deglaze with tequila. Next add mustard and apricot preserves and bring to a simmer. Simmer over low heat for 20 minutes and let completely cool.
Place parchment paper on plank, add salmon, season with S&P. Heap cooled apricot mixture on top of salmon. Place cedar plank on gas burner. When plank has begun to smoke, place into preheated oven. Slide a baking sheet onto the rack below cedar plank in case the apricot mixture drips…it’s tough to clean off your oven!!
Cook salmon until medium-rare; remove from oven and let sit for 2 to 3 minutes until serving. Garnish with lime zest.
I apologize for the ugly pictures. My camera is acting up and this is the only shot that came out. Ugly plating and all…but it was still mighty tasty!
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I think you were reading my mind! I was just thinking how I never make fish and that I was craving some salmon. This looks great, I will have to try this!
Hi, I’m following you now from Welcome Wednesday, looks like you have some lovely recipes here
Abi
That looks delicious! I need something other than another stirfry.
My name is Alexandra, also, and I have a food network problem, too.
Are we even good for each other, Alex?
I am obsessed with the Food Network…and now the Cooking Channel too!! I’ve always wanted to use the cedar planks…I think you just gave me the inspiration to try it!! The fish looks fantastic!
That looks Delicious! I’ve always loved The Food Network as well, but recently switched to basic cable, so I don’t get it anymore
Prior to that, I’d watched RR since the beginning! I also loved Cooking Live, way back when…
I was always a fan of the Urban Peasant, a Canadian chef who would have a recipe but would say things like ‘this is suppose to have this but just throw this in instead’ or he wouldn’t measure but simply free-pour. I think it’s neat when people can just whip something up without thinking about it.
LisaDay
following you fro WW, and getting hungry already.
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This look sooooo good! You are inspiring me to try and make something awesome for dinner tonight!
I grew up watching cooking shows with my mom… It still comforts me to put on a cooking show and veg out on the couch!
Did someone say deglaze with tequila? whoo-hoo! Seriously though, where do you get a cedar plank? That is my question. Oh and did you ever think of auditioning for the Food Network star? I love that show. I am currently watching the Design Star on HGTv. I gotta say that I love that one as well. There is this one bossy girl that I love to hate:)
You posts always make me so hungry!!!
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Now were talking! Salmon is my absolute favorite fish. I absolutely love your recipes, they talk to my stomach.
Cedar Planks are actually sold in the grocery store! You can always find them at the fancy stores like Whole Foods and what not but I also see them at Kroger’s or Stop n Shop and Shaws. Ask a manager, they’ll have them. Or you could always go online and order from a restaurant supply store OR a Williams-Sonoma or Sur La Table.
Oh wow sounds delish. If seen them too but been afraid to try them out. I’ll have to make this. Thanks!
Fantastic salmon dish. Great idea to use the cedar plank. When’s dinner?
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I LOVE salmon!
I LOVE Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and I also love The next Food Network star! The Food Network is the best!! I hope to see you on there one day:)!
YUMMY! Gonna try that one. I have salmon in the freezer from my FIL’s fishing expedition!
BTW! I love the Food Network. My favorites are Chopped and Diners, Drive-in and Dives!
Newest follower from Welcome Wednesday! Great blog!!
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Soooo…clearly you are forgetting that there are some kitchen idiots reading your site! Define “deglaze.” Also? The planks? You buy them at the store? Do they work in a gas grill?
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It looks amazing!!!!! I am a new follower!!!
Another great recipe. TFS.
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Wow, sounds delicious. Can you come over and cook it for me – lol.
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My mouth is watering. This sounds delicious. I am addicted to the Food Network (especially The Next Food Network Star). I still have some salmon leftover from when I made your Succulent Salmon (which was fabulous) tonight. My youngest even ate some.
I NEED to try this. I received a plank grilling cookbook from my aunt and uncle for Christmas and I see it every time I open my cookbook cupboard and think “I should really get this out and do some plank grilling”. If I wasn’t on this crazy long vacation far away from my cookbooks and my kitchen, you’d have inspired me to pull out the planks in right quick fashion.
It looks delicious as always Alex!
Looks delish! Thanks for following me. Following back
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Girl, I LOVE salmon!! And I am also a Food Network freak. I have a great teriyaki salmon. I should post that for one of my recipes of the week!
Hi! I’m sorry it took so long, but I’m now following you back from WW! Your site is just what I needed because I’ve been looking for new dishes to cook. I love baking, but I get so intimidated when it comes to cooking. I need lots of help
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My husband and I are also Food Network freaks, and we love watching Guy (he’s so entertaining). This salmon looks divine. I can only imagine how amazing apricot must pair with the sweet flesh of the salmon.