Cedar Plank Salmon

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 3 tablespoons water , or as needed
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce , Optional
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper , Optional
• 4 salmons fillets , 6 ounce
• 1 12-inch untreated cedar plank , soaked in water for 2 hours

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

2. 2

   Combine brown sugar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and dill in a small bowl. Mix in water, a little at a time, adding just enough to make the mixture liquid. Stir in soy sauce and pepper.

3. 3

   Place salmon fillets, skin-side down, onto the soaked cedar plank. Spoon sugar mixture evenly over fillets to fully coat.

4. 4

   Place cedar plank directly on a rack in the preheated oven; bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, 30 to 40 minutes.