Cedar Plank Cajun Salmon

This recipe is one of my favorites, other than remembering to submerge the cedar plank early, this is a quick and easy recipe. It is also gluten free, and pescetarian meal.

    This recipe is also #pescretarian #glutenfree

Additionally, the taste of cedar salmon is enjoyable especially with the Cajun seasoning. This is an affordable way to enjoy the flavors of smoked salmon without the time and expense of a smoker.

This meal offers a reasonable nutritional value:

Nutritional Facts Per serving (half the recipe)

Calories from Fat 96 Calories 253
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 11g		1%
	Saturated Fat 1.5g	17%
	Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
	Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 93.5mg		62%
Sodium 55mg		11%
Potassium 833mg
Total Carbohydrate 3g		0%
	Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
	Sugars -
Protein 36g
Vitamin A 27% Vitamin C 30%
Calcium 4% Iron 9%

Salmon is calorie dense providing plenty of energy. It also offers protein and fats, additionally sodium, potassium and vitamin B6 and B12. Additionally spinach is vitamin dense, zucchini provides carbohydrates, fiber and notable vitamin C.

Proteins are vital building blocks for muscles required to get students to and from college. Sodium and potassium are key nutrients in cardiac function.

This recipe could be supplemented with a side of fruits, rice or other grain to make it a more comprehensive meal. 

Serves Two:

§  12 oz salmon fillet

§  Cedar plank

§  One fresh Lemon (or tsp lemon juice)

§  A dash of Cajun seasoning *optional

§  One Zucchini

§  5 oz of fresh Spinach

§  Salt

§  Pepper

§  One tsp Olive oil

Directions:

Soak the cedar plank in water at least an hour prior to grilling.  While that soaks season the salmon with salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning (if using). Top with slices of fresh lemon. Place on cedar plank, wrap the entire plank/salmon in tin foil. Set on the grill on medium high heat for 8-10 minutes

While that grills, quarter zucchini length wise season with olive oil salt and pepper and place on the grill for about 2 minutes each side or til tender.

Remove salmon from the grill, open foil and let set for a few minutes. At this time quickly sauté spinach, I usually only sauté for one minute, but prepare to your liking. Place it all in our dish of choice and enjoy!

Here is a picture of my 100 year old grandmother enjoying this dish-