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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

  1. 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.

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