Harissa Cedar Plank Salmon with Herb Yogurt Sauce
Prep: 15 minutes
Grill: 20 minutes • Serves: 4
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons harissa hot sauce
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, green onion and/or parsley plus additional for serving
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 lemon, thinly sliced, slices cut in half
1. Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat. Remove salmon from planks; soak planks in warm water 30 minutes.
2. In small bowl, whisk butter and harissa; reserve half in separate small bowl. Makes about 1/3 cup.
3. In medium bowl, stir yogurt, herbs and/or onion, salt and pepper. Makes about 2/3 cup.
4. Place salmon, skin side down, on planks; brush with half the butter mixture. Place planks with salmon on hot grill rack; cover and cook 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°, brushing with remaining butter mixture after 8 minutes. About 3 minutes before salmon is done, top with lemon slices.
5. Serve salmon with Herb Yogurt Sauce sprinkled with additional herbs and/or onion, if desired.
Approximate nutritional values per serving (1/2 salmon filet, 2-1/2 tablespoons sauce):
368 Calories, 24g Fat, 10g Saturated, 124mg Cholesterol, 236mg Sodium,
2g Carbohydrates, 0g Fiber, 2g Sugars, 0g Added Sugars, 35g Protein