Simple Fish Cooking (Plank Style Cooking)

Recipes

Simple Fish Cooking (Plank Style Cooking)

The simplest but most delicious way to cook fish with perfect results every time.  You will not believe how easy this.

Serves : 4 

Prep Time : 5 minutes

Cook Time : 15 miunutes

Ingredients 

  • 1 x cedar plank
  • 4 x 150g portions of fish (oily fish is the best for this, ethical salmon, trout or mackerel.)
  • 1 x tbsp vegetable oil
  • Pinch of Salt and pepper

Method

STEP 1 : Soak the cedar plank in cold water for 1 hour.

STEP 2
 : Then prepare the grill for direct grilling. Learn how in barbecue Basics with the temperature sitting around 180°C - 200°C. 

STEP 3
 : Next, place the plank directly onto the grill and leave for 5 minutes or until the plank begins to smoke, then turn the plank over.

STEP 4
 : Season the fish and place onto the plank. 

STEP 5
 : Put the lid onto the barbecue with the vents slightly open and cook for 15 - 20 minutes.  During this time the fish will cook and smoke at the same time.

STEP 6
 : Remove the fish from the barbecue and serve alongside a green salad, a simple dressing and a wedge of lemon.