How to Cook Salmon Steaks

Considering that salmon has risen in popularity because of yielding fish oil, which is indispensable for heart patients, it makes sense to learn how to cook salmon steaks so that you can eat it in style. In fact, as everyone will tell you, grilling is the best option for preparing salmon steaks. However, there are various ways to grill a salmon steak and the one we will discuss concerns using a cedar plank. It is important to first prepare the cedar plank before using it for grilling.

Soak the cedar plank in water for about 10 minutes so that it gets prepared to grill. This is necessary because an unprepared plank will burn in the barbecue.
First, place aluminum foil on a counter and then place the salmon steak on it.
Before placing the salmon steak on the plank, make sure that it is seasoned. You can use lemon pepper or fresh dill and rosemary. Lemon slices can be included too.
After seasoning and placing it on the plank, cover the aluminum foil till the entire plank and the salmon steak are hidden from view.
You can make some holes in the side which has the plank. About 10 holes will suffice.
The time taken to grill the salmon will depend on how you like to eat it. Experts opine that it is better to undercook salmon than overcook it. This is because the steak will dry up if grilled for a longer time.
Heat the grill and cook the salmon steak keeping the holes up first. It will take about 5 minutes for the side to be done. Then flip over and this time cook for a longer period as the heat will definitely take time to pass through the plank and onto the salmon steak. This should take about 15 minutes if the grill is sufficiently hot and the salmon is not too large.
After removing from the grill, take off the aluminum foil and poke with a fork to check for doneness. Since the fish will cook after you have removed it from the grill, it is advisable to remove it even before the steak is fully done.
It is better to leave the steak on the plank until you decide to have it.

Cooking salmon steak by grilling is a very easy method and you can try it at home. It will provide a nutritious and tasty dish which the entire family will love.