Plank-Grilled Salmon with Sunny Rub

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds Vital Choice wild Alaskan salmon fillets, skinless or skin-on
• Vital Choice cedar grilling planks
• Vital Choice organic extra-virgin olive oil, for the planks
• 1 teaspoon coarse sea or kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
• 1/2 teaspoon dried orange peel
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon organic lemon pepper seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Instructions

1. Soak wood planks in water for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Blend all dry ingredients (except salmon) in a small bowl.
2. Pat wood plank with paper towels and spray-coat or lightly oil one side. Lay salmon on coated side of plank; spread 1 to 2 teaspoons of rub mixture onto each salmon portion (not skin) or apply all the rub to a 24 ounce sockeye fillet side. Let the salmon rest 5 minutes before cooking.
3. Heat grill on medium-high heat. Grill salmon using indirect heat (not directly over heat) in covered grill for 10 to 15 minutes. Cook just until salmon is opaque throughout.