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Maple Shellacked Cedar Plank Arctic Char

Servings 6

Ingredients
  

For the Maple Shellac

  • 3 packed Tbs. of dark brown sugar
  • 2 Tbs. low sodium tamari
  • 2 Tbs. mirin
  • 1 Tbs. whole grain mustard
  • 1 Tbs. sherry vinegar
  • 1 Tbs. water 
  • 1 tsp. cornstarch

For the Fish

  • About 1 ½ ponds of Arctic Char, one or 2 fillets, depending on the size of the fillet or 4 6-oz salmon fillets (best if you can leave the fish at room temp for 30-45 minutes)
  • 1-2 cedar planks soaked overnight or several hours

Instructions
 

  • Soak the cedar plank for at lest 2-3 hrs, overnight preferably. 
  • Mix all the Shellac ingredients in a small pot, bring to a boil, and cook for 1 minute or so, stirring the whole time, it will thicken.  Remove from heat.  Let cool.  This step can be done well in advance, even the day before.
  • Heat the grill to medium high heat.  
  • Place the fish on the plank, pour the Maple Shellac over the fish, place the plank/fish on the grill. 
  • Turn the heat to medium low and cook for 15-20 minutes.
  • Serve on the plank.