Honey Garlic Butter Planked Salmon

Simple, quick, and full of flavour, this Honey Garlic Butter Planked Salmon is a go-to favorite for effortless elegance. The sweet, savory glaze pairs perfectly with the subtle smokiness of the wood plank, creating a rich, melt-in-your-mouth bite every time.

February 10, 2025

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Servings: 4

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

2 cedar planks
4 salmon fillets (4 oz / 113 g each)
3 tbsp (44 ml) melted butter
3 tbsp (44 ml) honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, zested and sliced
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1

Before you begin, place the planks into water to soak for at least 30 minutes, while you prepare the ingredients and preheat the barbecue.

Step 2

Preheat the barbecue to 400°F, setting all burner to medium-low.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, honey, garlic, lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon. Reserve about 1/3 of the honey-butter mixture.

Step 4

Season the salmon to your liking with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Place the planks onto the barbecue and arrange the salmon filets on top of the planks. Brush the salmon with the honey-butter mixture and arrange some slices of lemon on top.

Step 6

Close the barbecue and cook for 6 to 8 minutes. Spoon or brush them again with the honey-butter and cook with the lid closed for another 6 to 7 minutes, or until the fish is tender and flakes easily. A finished temperature of 145°F.

Step 7

Serve on a bed of rice and drizzled with the reserved honey-butter. You can also try this meal with some baby potatoes and your favorite seasonal vegetables.

Pro Tip

Want to take it up a notch? Add a smoker box with cedar chips or even a charcoal tray to deepen the complexity with an irresistible wood-fired essence. This is backyard grilling at its finest—bold, aromatic, and absolutely mouthwatering.