Planked Great Lakes Whitefish
Great Lakes whitefish roasted on a cedar plank, a preparation tied to Michigan's commercial and sport fishing traditions.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 340 kcal
Equipment
- •Cedar plank
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 340 kcal
- fat
- 21
- carbs
- 3
- protein
- 34
- calories
- 340
Instructions
- 1
Soak the cedar plank in water for at least 1 hour.
- 2
Preheat your grill or oven to 400°F.
- 3
Pat the whitefish dry. Season it with salt and pepper.
- 4
Place the fillets skin-side down on the soaked plank.
- 5
Brush the fish with melted butter. Top with lemon slices and dill.
- 6
Grill covered or roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes. Cook until the fish flakes easily.
- 7
Slide the fillets off the plank to serve.
Chef's tips
Keep a spray bottle of water nearby if grilling in case the plank catches fire. Whitefish is delicate, so watch it closely near the end of cooking to avoid drying it out.
Storage
Refrigerate cooked leftovers up to 2 days.
Reheating
Reheat gently in a low oven to avoid drying further.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Skipping the plank soak, which risks flare-ups on the grill.
- •Overcooking the fish, which dries out the lean fillets.
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