Ginger Maple Glazed Plank Salmon

Ginger Maple Glazed Plank Salmon

1 cup pure maple syrup
3 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced (I use the pre-cut from the produce section in a hurry!)
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (always fresh if you can)
6 garlic cloves, minced (freshly pressed or minced is so much better!)
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (to taste)
2 lb. center cut salmon filet, with skin (Tail piece for less bones)
Salt & pepper to taste

Soak plank for at least 1 hr. or overnight if possible. In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, ginger, pepper flakes, lemon, garlic, and soy sauce. Simmer and reduce to about 1 cup (about 30 minutes). Let cool. Preheat oven or BBQ to 400°F.

Place the salmon, skin side down, skin will stay on the plank when done. Season the fish with sea salt and black pepper. Using a large brush baste the salmon. Roast for approximately 25 to 30 minutes until the fish is cooked through. During the cooking process baste every ten minutes, and baste again just before serving.
Serve on the plank. Skin will remain on the plank when fish is cooked.

(This dish can be made successfully in a tin foil tent, opening to the crisp for the the last ten minutes)

Disclaimer: Please use food grade salmon planks only! Planks bought at your local hardware store have been treated if not food grade.

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