Cedar Plank Catch Recipe
Fresh Gulf catch, pesto, tomatoes, balsamic reduction, mashed potatoes
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Ingredients
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Cedar Plank Fish
Mashed Potatoes
Method
Preparing the Cedar Plank Fish
- 1
Soak the Cedar Plank
Submerge the cedar plank in water for at least 1 hour to prevent burning while cooking.
- 2
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, about 375°F (190°C).
- 3
Prepare the Fish
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Spread Pesto
Spread a generous layer of pesto sauce on top of each fish fillet.
- 5
Arrange Tomatoes
Halve the cherry tomatoes and scatter them over the fish fillets.
- 6
Place on Cedar Plank
Carefully place the soaked cedar plank on the grill grates. Once hot, place the fish fillets on the plank.
- 7
Drizzle Balsamic Reduction
Drizzle balsamic reduction over the fish and tomatoes.
- 8
Making Mashed Potatoes
- 9
Prepare Potatoes
Peel and chop the potatoes into even-sized chunks.
- 10
- 11
- 12
Mash Potatoes
Add butter, heavy cream, salt, and pepper to the potatoes. Mash using a potato masher until smooth and creamy.
- 13
Serve
Serve the mashed potatoes alongside the grilled cedar plank fish.
