CEDAR PLANK SALMON WITH BLACKBERRY SAUCE

Cedar Plank Salmon with Blackberry Sauce image

Here's my go-to entree for a warm-weather cookout. The salmon has a rich, grilled taste that's enhanced by the savory blackberry sauce. It's a nice balance of sweet, smoky and spicy. -Stephanie Matthews, Tempe, AZ

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings (3/4 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cedar grilling planks
2 cups fresh blackberries
2 tablespoons white wine
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1-1/2 teaspoons chipotle hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
1 garlic clove, minced
6 salmon fillets (5 ounces each)

Steps:

Soak grilling planks in water for at least 1 hour. , In a food processor, combine the blackberries, wine, brown sugar, honey, hot pepper sauce, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; cover and process until blended. Strain and discard seeds. Stir shallots and garlic into the sauce; set aside., Place planks on grill over medium-high heat. Cover and heat until planks create a light to medium smoke and begin to crackle, about 3 minutes (this indicates planks are ready). Turn planks over. , Sprinkle salmon with remaining salt and pepper. Place on planks. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 12-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges