Cedar Planked Salmon

Salmon is one of the power-house foods and it's so easy to prepare.  This particular one was done on parchment paper and grilled on the BBQ.  You can just as easily make it in the oven.  We like it best on the cedar plank as you can serve it directly on the table and it makes a lovely presentation.

Ingredients:

• 1 salmon fillet
• olive oil
• sea salt
• pepper, optional
• red onion, diced
• 1 lemon, sliced thinly

Place the salmon, skin side down on parchment paper or cedar plank.  If the salmon has been skinned on both sides, use parchment paper only.  Lightly coat salmon with olive oil.  Sprinkle on sea salt and pepper.  You can easily add other seasoning such as a lemon pepper or Mrs. Dash, but we like it best plain and simple.

Sprinkle on the diced red onion.  Layer lemon slices over top.

Grill on a medium BBQ for approx 1/2 hour or until done.  The salmon should be moist and flakey.  It's best when it's not overdone as it's gets too dry.  Alternatively, you can bake it in the oven at around 350 degrees for the time.

Serve with wild rice, green beans, or tomatoe salad.