This Cedar Plank Grilled Fish is an easy grilled whole fish recipe that is cooked on a cedar plank over and open flame.

Cedar Plank Grilled Fish is a grilled whole fish full of flavor. This is an easy fish recipe with a lightly seasoned fish grilled on a cedar plank over and open flame. The result is a smokey flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds. Try this easy grilled seafood recipe the next time you fire up the grill.

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I love a good fish recipe any time of the year but the summer is my favorite because in the summer I get to enjoy fresh caught fish. There is nothing better! Last summer I shared one of my favorite styles of cooking fish here and today I’ve got a new recipe for you that uses the grill.

Cedar Plank Grilled Fish is a grilled whole fish full of flavor. This is an easy fish recipe with a lightly seasoned fish grilled on a cedar plank over and open flame. The result is a smokey flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds. Try this easy grilled seafood recipe the next time you fire up the grill.

I caught this beauty on Memorial Day weekend. We went night fishing on a bridge and as soon as I dropped my line in the water I hooked’em. I have been wanting to try grilling a whole fish and since this one fit my cedar plank perfectly I figured I would give it a try.

This is as simple as it gets when it comes to cooking fish. Once the fish is cleaned you stuff it with fresh lemon slices and fresh parsley. Then I like to season the inside with some garlic powder, paprika, sea salt and fresh ground black pepper. I also rub olive oil on the top of the fish. It’s light and simple and brings out the fresh flavor of the fish. This time I grilled my fish on a cedar plank over an open flame.

Cedar Plank Grilled Fish is a grilled whole fish full of flavor. This is an easy fish recipe with a lightly seasoned fish grilled on a cedar plank over and open flame. The result is a smokey flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds. Try this easy grilled seafood recipe the next time you fire up the grill.

The first step is preparing your cedar plank by soaking it in water for several hours. I also like to rub oil on the plank. Then start up the grill and heat it to a medium heat. Place the whole fish on your pre-soaked and oiled plank then place the planks over indirect heat . Depending on the type of fish and thickness cooking time will vary. You can also cook fillets like this and just place the lemon underneath and or on top depending on how lemony you like it. Grill the fish with the cover down for 10-15 mins or until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 120 degrees F.

Cedar Plank Grilled Fish is a grilled whole fish full of flavor. This is an easy fish recipe with a lightly seasoned fish grilled on a cedar plank over and open flame. The result is a smokey flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds. Try this easy grilled seafood recipe the next time you fire up the grill.

You can’t beat the presentation of a whole fish. Some eat the head, personally I don’t. If having the head on it creeps you out, just remove it before you grill it.

Servings: 4

Cedar Plank Grilled Fish

Enjoy fresh fish grilled on a cedar plank. Quick and easy to make.
Cedar Plank Grilled Fish is a grilled whole fish full of flavor. This is an easy fish recipe with a lightly seasoned fish grilled on a cedar plank over and open flame. The result is a smokey flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds. Try this easy grilled seafood recipe the next time you fire up the grill.
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Ingredients

  • 1 Cedar plank
  • 1-2 pounds Fish, cleaned
  • 1 Lemon cut into slices
  • 3 Sprigs of parsley
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pinch of sea salt
  • 1 pinch of pepper
  • 1 pinch of paprika
  • 1 pinch of garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the grill to high.
  • Rub pre-soaked plank with olive oil.
  • Place whole fish on plank.
  • Season inside of the fish with sea salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder.
  • Stuff inside of fish with lemon slices and parsley.
  • Grill 10-14 minutes on a covered grill for optimum smoke.
  • *The key is to make sure the grill is good and hot!

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 23g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 56mg, Sodium: 59mg, Potassium: 379mg, Vitamin A: 65IU, Vitamin C: 15.3mg, Calcium: 18mg, Iron: 0.8mg
Nutrition Disclaimer: We are not certified nutritionists. Nutrition facts are an estimate and are provided as a courtesy. They are generated by an online API which recognizes ingredient names and amounts and makes calculations based on the serving size. Results may vary.
Author: Kat Jeter & Melinda Caldwell
Course: Main
Cuisine: American

Cedar Plank Grilled Fish is a grilled whole fish full of flavor. This is an easy fish recipe with a lightly seasoned fish grilled on a cedar plank over and open flame. The result is a smokey flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds. Try this easy grilled seafood recipe the next time you fire up the grill.

I’m hoping to go out again in August on a charter boat, so keep an eye out for another fish recipe!

Enjoy!
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