Grilling Plank Recipes to Elevate your Menu
Pears on Cedar Grilling Plank: A Flavorful and Healthy Recipe
If you are looking for a delicious and healthy grilling recipe, look no further than pears on a cedar grilling plank. This dish is a simple yet flavorful way to incorporate fruit into your grilling routine. The natural sweetness of the pears is enhanced by the smokey flavors of the cedar plank, creating a unique and mouth-watering taste.
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 4 ripe pears
- 1 cedar grilling plank
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Preparation
- Soak the cedar grilling plank in water for at least one hour prior to grilling.
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Cut the pears in half and remove the core.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Brush the pear halves with the mixture.
- Place the pears on the cedar grilling plank, cut side down.
- Grill the pears for 10-15 minutes, until they are slightly charred and tender.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Honey Ginger Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Cook Time: 35 mins
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 salmon fillet
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 cedar plank
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Soak the cedar plank in water for 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix the honey and grated ginger.
- Place the salmon fillet on the cedar plank and brush with the honey ginger mixture.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and place the cedar plank with the salmon on it.
- Grill the salmon for 10-12 minutes or until cooked to your liking.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix the diced avocado, chopped red onion, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Serve the grilled salmon with the avocado salsa on the side. Enjoy!
Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Slaw
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions:
- Preheat your grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss until the shrimp are evenly coated.
- Grill the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side, until they are pink and cooked through. Remove from the grill and set aside.
- Warm the tortillas on the grill for about 10-15 seconds per side, until they are slightly charred and pliable.
- To assemble the tacos, place a small amount of shredded cabbage on each tortilla, followed by a few pieces of grilled shrimp. Top with diced tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Squeeze a wedge of lime over each taco before serving.
Rump steaks on Slider Grilling Plank
Ingredients:
- 4 rump steaks, about 200g each
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp. dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cedar planks, soaked in water for at least 1 hour
Instructions:
- Preheat your braai (grill) to medium-high heat.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Brush both sides of the rump steaks with the marinade, using all of it.
- Place the soaked cedar planks directly on the braai grid and close the lid for about 5 minutes to let them heat up.
- Place the marinated rump steaks on the hot cedar planks, close the lid, and cook for about 8-10 minutes, depending on your desired level of doneness.
- Remove the steaks from the cedar planks and let them rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your deliciously flavored rump steaks with a hint of smokiness from the cedar planks!