Salmon on a cedar plank with Caesar salad topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 4 salmon steaks with skin, 170 g each (center piece)
- 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese + extra for grating on top
- 4 thick slices of country bread
- 2 romaine lettuce hearts, halved lengthwise
- 1 package (340 g) cherry tomatoes on the vine
- 2 avocados, cut in half
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp anchovy paste
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 clove of garlic, grated
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- Vegetable oil to lubricate the cedar planks
- Special equipment: 2 cedar boards measuring 13.5 x 27.5 cm.
Preparation:
- Soak two 5 x 11-inch cedar planks in water in a large bowl for 30 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill.
- Preheat the grill to indirect medium heat (on a gas grill, leave one or two burners on low or off; on a charcoal grill, rake all the coals to one side).
- In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy paste, mustard, garlic, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper. Transfer 2 tablespoons of the dressing to a small bowl, cover the remaining dressing, and refrigerate.
- Pat the cedar planks dry with paper towels and brush each side with a thin layer of vegetable oil, making sure to coat the entire surface evenly. Place 2 salmon fillets on each plank and coat evenly with 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the cedar planks over indirect heat, cover the grill, and cook until the salmon is cooked through and the cheese is melted, about 8 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish. Using tongs, transfer the cedar planks and salmon to a baking sheet. Set aside.
- Place the bread, lettuce wedges, tomatoes stem-side up, and pitted avocado cut-side down over direct grill heat. Grill, turning the bread and lettuce leaves once, until lightly charred, 5-7 minutes; transfer the finished ingredients to a large serving platter.
- Using a spatula, transfer the fish to the salad. Drizzle with the prepared dressing and sprinkle with parsley. Use a vegetable peeler to shave some Parmesan cheese over the top.
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