Pesto Zoodles and Cedar Plank Salmon

Cedar plank salmon with pesto zoodles is a recipe that looks complicated but is easy to make.

And you know it’s true because I don’t like complicated recipes!

Today we’re talking about grilling and how to grill two things you may have never tried; pesto zoodles and how to grill cedar plank salmon!

Another great recipe is this salmon avocado salad, it might be just what you’re looking for to diversify your menu!

Grilling cedar plank salmon is a wonderful way to infuse the delicious flavor of cedar smoke into the fish.

It’s also a fun way to cook on the grill, and it sounds fancy too!

Making zucchini noodles is fun and something you can even get the kids involved in if you wanted to.

Also try this easy salmon salad with sesame dressing. 

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I mean, everyone loves making zoodles, they’ll have fun with the zucchini noodle maker!

This cedar plank salmon and pesto zoodle recipe makes two servings and is perfect for a date night at home.

Impress you, your wife, or your girlfriend, with your fantastic skills!

How do you make grilled cedar plank salmon?

How do you make zucchini noodles?

What temperature to cook salmon to?

Great questions, let’s get to it and find out!

Pesto Zoodles with Cedar Plank Salmon

Cedar plank salmon over zucchini noodles is a delicious meal for the whole family. Best yet, it’s 5 ingredients!

Ingredients

• 3 large zucchinis cut into zoodles (get zucchini noodle cutter here)
• 2 6 ounce center-cut salmon (or any salmon fillet) skin off
• 6 stocks of asparagus, chopped
• 8 tsp pesto
• Lemon juice to taste

Zoodles Method

• Spiral cut or zoodle your zucchini into a colander
• Salt liberally and let stand 20 minutes (removes a lot of the moisture from the zucchini noodles)
• Rinse off salt and pat zoodles dry
• Spray fry pan with cooking spray; place zoodles and chopped asparagus into pan and fry over medium heat until tender (can be done right on the grill with a cast iron pan).
• Add pesto and stir gently.
• Top with cedar plank grilled salmon and enjoy!

Salmon Method

• Learn everything there is to know about grilled Cedar Plank Salmon here.

Tip: Prep zucchini noodles first; then grill everything at once, along with the asparagus take about 10 minutes in the frying pan to get tender.

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Cedar Plank Salmon And Zucchini Noodles

Zucchini noodles grilled and served with cedar plank salmon. Easy 5 ingredient dinner!

Servings 2 people

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 40 mins

Ingredients

• 3 large zucchinis cut into zoodles get zoodle cutter here
• 2 6 ounce center cut salmon or any salmon fillet skin off
• 6 stocks of asparagus chopped
• 8 tsp pesto
• Lemon juice to taste

Instructions

• Spiral cut or zoodle your zucchini into a colander
• Salt liberally and let stand 20 minutes (removes a lot of the moisture from the zoodles)
• Rinse off salt and pat zoodles dry
• Spray fry pan with cooking spray; place zoodles and chopped asparagus into pan and fry over medium heat until tender (can be done right on the grill with a cast iron pan).
• Add pesto and stir gently.
• Top with salmon and enjoy!

Notes

Prepare cedar planks for grilling two hours before cook time by soaking in water. This will prolong the amount of times you can use your planks.

Author: Scrappy Geek

Course: Dinner, Main, Main Course, Main Dishes

Cuisine: American