Enjoy delicious Grilled Plank Salmon and Tomatoes for a BBQ! Salmon cooked on cedar planks is served with grilled, seasoned cherry tomatoes.
I don’t know about you, but we enjoy grilling outside when Oregon’s rainy season is gone and the days heat up! My husband is our family’s “Grill-Master”, so he did the grilling you will see for this blog post!
We love salmon so much and today I want to share a recipe that shows how to make Grilled Plank Salmon and Tomatoes on a BBQ. This time we grilled 2 small salmon fillets (about 5 oz. each) for my husband and myself on a cedar plank.
In the past I’ve shared another great recipe for grilling a large salmon fillet on a cedar plank (with spices, lemon slices, etc.) for a larger number of servings. You can check out that recipe for Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon here.
Both recipes are wonderful and I’m confident you’ll enjoy them. But for now… here’s how easy it is to make absolutely delicious Grilled Plank Salmon and Tomatoes.
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First Thing – Soak The Cedar Plank!
NOTE: You can purchase cedar planks at most grocery stores nowadays. They usually come in packs of 3-4, are fairly inexpensive and typically are located near a fresh seafood counter.
You will need to plan ahead because cedar planks must be thoroughly soaked in water before they are put on the grill. The soaking of the wood ensures the wood won’t burn right in front of your eyes while you’re grilling! Do NOT skip this step!
Stop up your kitchen sink and soak the cedar board (completely covered in water) for at least 35-40 minutes before putting it on the grill. You will have to weigh the board down in the water.
I usually fill several pans or large bowls with water to weigh it down and keep the board fully submerged in the water. Whatever item(s) you choose to use for this, the key is to use something heavy on top of the board! Once fully soaked, remove the plank from the water.
Prepare The Salmon Fillets For The BBQ
Pat two salmon fillets dry using paper towels. The spices you will need to season the fillets are onion powder, garlic powder, salt (table salt or sea salt) and black pepper.
Lightly season the salmon with the spices on both sides. Lay the salmon fillets on top of the soaked cedar plank, leaving only a small space in between them. Sprinkle each one with a few chopped fresh parsley leaves on top.
Season The Cherry Tomatoes
In a separate bowl, place de-stemmed cherry tomatoes (use about 20 of them for this recipe). Any kind of cherry tomatoes will be fine, but I enjoy using multi-colored tomatoes, so they look more interesting on the serving plate!
Drizzle the tomatoes lightly with extra virgin olive oil and gently toss them to coat. Season them lightly with salt, pepper, garlic powder and some Italian seasoning.
The cherry tomatoes don’t need much seasoning, so go easy when sprinkling it on. Gently stir the tomatoes to distribute the seasoning evenly.
Cook The Salmon
Heat your BBQ (gas or briquettes) until it’s really hot. Lay the soaked cedar plank (with salmon on top) directly on the hot grill grate over the hot coals.
Put the lid on the BBQ and let the salmon cook (and smoke) for 25-30 minutes undisturbed. The cooking time may vary slightly depending on the thickness of the salmon fillets you are using.
The grilled plank salmon is done when it is cooked through, flakes easily, and has reached an internal temperature of 145°F. Remove the plank from the grill, take it inside, and cover the salmon to keep it warm while you grill the tomatoes.
Grill The Cherry Tomatoes
As soon as the salmon is done, place the seasoned tomatoes in a grilling basket and place the basket directly on the grill grate over the hot coals. Cook the tomatoes for 2-3 minutes total, turning them often (and gently) as they cook.
The cherry tomatoes will begin to “blister” as they cook and are exposed to the high heat of the grill. They may even get a few light char marks. Once they’re blistered (don’t overcook!), remove the basket immediately from the grill and take inside.
Garnish The Grilled Tomatoes
Sprinkle the blistered, hot tomatoes with grated fresh Parmesan cheese, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley, and GENTLY toss to cover them all.
Serve The Grilled Plank Salmon And Tomatoes
To serve the salmon fillets on a platter, place the grilled plank salmon and tomatoes onto the serving platter, surrounding the salmon with the hot grilled tomatoes for a colorful presentation.
To serve on individual plates, place a salmon fillet on each plate and surround it with some of the grilled, “blistered” tomatoes.
When you take a bite of those little grilled tomatoes, they pop with juices and sweet flavor and are a great addition to the smoky grilled salmon. YUM!
We also enjoyed having some homemade potato gnocchi along with the salmon and tomatoes to round out the meal.
I hope you have a chance to grill this delicious salmon dish and trust you will find it as enjoyable as we do! It’s such a simple meal to prepare, but it tastes SO GOOD!
Thanks for stopping by today and I invite you to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and I hope you enjoy a wonderful day.
Looking For More SALMON Recipes?
You can find ALL of my recipes in the Recipe Index, which is located at the top of the page. I have a nice variety of delicious salmon recipes to check out, including:
- Broiled Salmon with Pineapple Salsa
- Salmon In Spinach Cream Sauce
- Pan-Seared Salmon with Cilantro Lime Sauce
- Sweet Ginger Teriyaki Salmon
- Orange And Rosemary Glazed Salmon
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Enjoy delicious Grilled Plank Salmon and Tomatoes for a BBQ! Salmon cooked on cedar planks is served with grilled, seasoned cherry tomatoes.
- 10 ounces skinless salmon fillets 2 fillets- 5 oz. each
- * garlic powder *Enough to lightly season fish (both sides)
- * onion powder *Enough to lightly season fish (both sides)
- * salt and pepper *Enough to lightly season fish (both sides)
- * chopped fresh parsley *Enough to lightly garnish fish
- 20 small cherry tomatoes multi-colored, if available
- 2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
- * garlic powder *Enough to lightly season tomatoes
- * salt and pepper *Enough to lightly season tomatoes
- * Italian seasoning *Enough to lightly season tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp. fresh grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
Soak cedar plank: Plan ahead because cedar planks must be thoroughly soaked in water before they are put on the grill. Soaking ensures the wood won't burn up while grilling! Do NOT skip this step! Stop up your kitchen sink; soak the cedar board (covered in water) at least 35-40 minutes before putting it on the grill. Weigh the board down to keep it submerged.
Prepare Salmon: Pat salmon dry using paper towels. Lightly season salmon with spices on both sides. Lay salmon fillets on top of soaked cedar plank, leaving small space in between them. Sprinkle salmon with chopped fresh parsley.
Prepare tomatoes: Place de-stemmed cherry tomatoes in small bowl. Drizzle with olive oil; toss gently to coat. Season lightly with salt, pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Gently stir tomatoes to distribute seasoning evenly. Set aside.
Grill Salmon: Heat BBQ (gas or briquettes) until really hot. Lay soaked cedar plank (with salmon on top) directly on the hot grill grate over hot coals. Cover BBQ; let salmon cook (covered) undisturbed for 25-30 minutes. Cooking time may vary slightly depending on thickness of the salmon. Salmon is done when cooked through, flakes easily, and has reached an internal temp. of 145°F. Remove plank from grill, take inside; cover salmon; keep it warm while you grill the tomatoes.
Grill Tomatoes: As soon as plank is removed, place tomatoes in a grilling basket; place basket directly on the grill grate over hot coals. Cook 2-3 minutes, turning often (and gently). Remove when tomatoes are blistered; take inside. Sprinkle tomatoes with Parmesan and fresh parsley.
Serve the salmon fillets with the grilled tomatoes and enjoy!
NOTE: The seasoning amounts are not specified in some cases. Use only enough of each one to lightly season the fish (on both sides) and the tomatoes. If no amount is identified, this seasoning was not included in the dietary calculation as amounts used may vary.
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