Maple & Herb Rubbed Salmon on a Cedar Plank

Tried this last night with much success! This brown sugar based rub made a nice crust on the salmon.
I wasn't a huge fan of the Thyme taste.. so next time I may replace with dill or better yet, cilantro from my garden!


Salmon filet
1/4 C Maple Syrup

(Rub mix below.. mix together)

1/2 c brown sugar

2tsp paprika
2 tsp chili powder
1/8 tsp cumin
1/4 garlic powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp fresh or dried thyme

Soak cedar plank in water for at least 2 hours.
Place salmon skin side down on plank. Pour maple syrup over salmon and massage into fish. Speak about 1/4 inch of the rub mix over salmon. Let sit until fish warms to room temp. Place on grill and let cook until done (15-20 min).

If plank catches on fire, just spray down with some water...it will actually give the fish a more smokey flavor!

You can also bake this in the oven - 350/maybe a little longer on the time.

Cream Shrimp with Corn and Bacon

New recipe I made last night... really different but VERY good!

I also added some Cajun seasoning to the recipe, because I thought i needed a little kick!

1 cup rice (I used Jasmine, receipe calls for long grain or whatever rice you want to use)
4-5 slices of bacon, cooked until crispy
1 Tbsp oilive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup whipping/heavy cream
1-1/2 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined (i used pre-cooked)
1 10oz package frozen corn
koser salt & black pepper
cajun seasoning - if desired

cook rice according to package directions. meanwhile, crumble cooked bacon and set aside. In a medium sized skillet, heat olive oil on low/medium heat and add onions. Cook onions until soft. Add white wine and cook until reduced by 1/2. Add cream and salt and pepper (to taste, and cajun seasoning if desired). Bring to a boil. Add bacon and corn. Add shrimp, if not cooked... if shirmp is pre-cooked, add last. Bring to a simmer until corn and shrimp are cooked through. (4-6 minutes). Serve hot over rice. YUMMMY!