Cedar Planked Salmon with Pecan Butter

Ingredients:

• 1 stick butter, softened
• 1/3 cup Pearson Farm pecans, toasted and finely chopped
• 3 Tbsp. maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 4 – 6oz. salmon fillets
• 4 – 6” Sautee Cedar Grilling Planks, Soaked

Directions:

Pecan Butter:  Combine butter, pecans, maple syrup, cinnamon and salt in a small bowl.  Spoon into a ramekin and refrigerate until solid (about 2 hours).
 
Heat grill 350-400 degrees.  Place soaked planks on grill grates, close lid, and heat for 2-3 minutes.  Flip planks and heat for an additional 2-3 minutes or until a light smoke develops.  Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, place on heated planks, and close lid.  Grill salmon for 10-12 minutes or until rare to medium rare (salmon will continue to cook after removed from grill).  Transfer planks (with salmon still on them) to a cookie sheet, lightly tent with foil, and allow to sit for 3 minutes.  Place each plank on a dinner plate, top with a generous pat of pecan butter and serve.