Planking is a traditional Northwest-style of cooking using aromatic pieces of wood. It’s a great way to add subtle flavors to your wild Alaska Seafood. Many stores sell pre-cut planks now, but it’s just as easy to make your own.

Easy Planked Seafood:

• Go to your local hardware store and purchase untreated lumber.
• Cut planks into any size you desire.
• The best wood choices for planking are Cedar, Alder and Oak.
• Presoak the plank in water for 30 minutes – two hours.
• Pat planks dry with paper towels and spray-coat or lightly oil one side of the plank.
• Season seafood lightly with an herb blend or just salt and pepper. Go easy, as you don’t want to overpower the flavor you will get from the plank.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high.
• Place the planked seafood on the grill over indirect heat and close the lid.
• Turn the heat down to medium.
• Check seafood frequently after 10 minutes.
• Seafood changes from translucent to opaque as it cooks and will continue to cook after it is removed from the heat. Cook just until opaque throughout.
• Serving: the plank provides a beautiful, organic-looking platter for serving.

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