Cedar-Planked Salmon
Cedar-Planked Salmon is a North American dish where salmon is slow-cooked on a water-soaked cedar plank, often infused with herbs like dill or maple glaze. It originated with Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest, who used local cedar for its aromatic, smoky flavor.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and healthy fats, providing omega-3s, vitamin D, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie ballpark of 350-450 per serving depending on the salmon cut and added ingredients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 80 mg |
| Vitamin D | 570 IU |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.8 mcg |
| Selenium | 40 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 10 mg |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 1.8 g |
| Phosphorus | 350 mg |
| Potassium | 500 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.8 mg |
Per 1 fillet (170 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it reflects Indigenous cooking traditions that utilize natural materials for flavor, while nutritionally, the cedar plank imparts subtle smoky notes without added fats, making it a flavorful yet heart-healthy preparation.
