Cedar Plank-Grilled Salmon with Avocado-Orange Salsa Cooking

Ingredients

• 1 (15 x 6 1/2 x 3/8-inch) cedar grilling plank
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons Cointreau (orange-flavored liqueur)
• 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 6 (6-ounce) salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick)
• 1 cup orange sections (about 2 oranges)
• 3/4 cup diced peeled avocado (about 1)
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Preparation

• Immerse and soak the plank in water 1 hour; drain.
• Prepare grill.
• Combine syrup, Cointreau, and rind in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 1/4 cup (about 3 minutes). Cool 5 minutes. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper over fish; brush fish with syrup mixture.
• Place plank on grill rack, and grill for 3 minutes or until lightly charred. Carefully turn plank over, and place fish on charred side of plank. Cover and grill for 12 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness.
• Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, orange sections, avocado, orange juice, onion, bell pepper, chives, and lime juice in a medium bowl; serve with fish.