# What You'll Need:
→ Salmon Preparation
01 - 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
02 - 2 untreated cedar planks, soaked in water for at least 2 hours
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
06 - 1 lemon, thinly sliced
→ Cherry Glaze
07 - 1 cup fresh or frozen pitted cherries, halved
08 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
09 - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
10 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
11 - 1 garlic clove, minced
12 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Garnish
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
15 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Soak the cedar planks in cold water for a minimum of 2 hours or up to overnight, using a weight to keep them fully submerged.
02 - In a small saucepan, combine halved cherries, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, smoked paprika, and ground black pepper. Simmer over medium heat, stirring periodically, until cherries soften and the mixture thickens to a syrupy consistency, approximately 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly, then puree with an immersion blender for a smooth glaze or mash for a chunky texture. Reserve.
03 - Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400°F).
04 - Pat salmon fillets dry. Evenly brush with olive oil and season with kosher salt and ground black pepper.
05 - Position soaked cedar planks on the hot grill, close the lid, and allow to heat for 2 minutes until aromatic and lightly smoking.
06 - Place lemon slices on each plank. Set salmon fillets atop the lemon, skin-side down.
07 - Brush each fillet generously with half the cherry glaze.
08 - Close the grill lid and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily and registers 125°F for medium-rare or 135°F for medium on a meat thermometer.
09 - During the final 2 minutes of grilling, brush the salmon with the remaining cherry glaze.
10 - Carefully transfer salmon from the cedar planks. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
