Wood planked fish suggestions

[Mike Huff]

Guys what are some of your go to fish and wood plank combinations, aside from the tried and true cedar planked salmon?

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[HoosierKettle]

I rarely plank but I do add a chunk of cherry or apple in the coals when cooking salmon. If skin on then I cook direct with coals spread even. The skin is sacrificial in this case. Or if skinless, I cook indirect on parchment or lemon slice trivets. Just salt and pepper and a touch of cayenne.


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[Lilyankee]

I put salmon scale/skin side down on a paper bag, cut the bag around the fish leaving about 1/4". Season, juice, EVOO or whatever you like and cook indirect on a hot grill. Paper won't burn. Then slide your fork between the bag and the meat when plating. Easy cleanup and works great every time. I also do wood smoke of some sort right on the coals for a little added flavor. This was coconut Jasmine rice, salmon and home made mango salsa. Definitely will be making this again!


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[Mike Huff]

Excellent, thank you both!

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[HoosierKettle]

I put salmon scale/skin side down on a paper bag, cut the bag around the fish leaving about 1/4". Season, juice, EVOO or whatever you like and cook indirect on a hot grill. Paper won't burn. Then slide your fork between the bag and the meat when plating. Easy cleanup and works great every time. I also do wood smoke of some sort right on the coals for a little added flavor. This was coconut Jasmine rice, salmon and home made mango salsa. Definitely will be making this again!


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Looks great. I need to try that salsa


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[Andyinlz]

I put salmon skin side down right above the hot coals on the grates.

Skin won't burn. Then slide your spatula between the skin and the meat when plating.

 

[Mike Huff]

That's a great tip. I'm trying that next time. Indirect is good, but the flavor profile of direct heat is incredible

I put salmon skin side down right above the hot coals on the grates.

Skin won't burn. Then slide your spatula between the skin and the meat when plating.

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[bbqking01]

I think the original question was “aside” from tried and true salmon? So I’ve done talapia, trout, and catfish on planks. Also done chicken breast strips. All where excellent.


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