Walleye filets on a Cedar Plank

[Paul Waldowski]

Curious as to what you put on it and how it turned out

[Mr.Seaguar]

I thought you only cooked duck on a cedar plank?

[riverrat56]

I thought you only put carp on a board to cook it, and that was just to prepare the board for eating?

[mwal]

I haven't tried walleye on a plank but we have done steelhead ,salmon, and halibut and it turns out very good. We soak plank in water for a couple hours before grilling. We put fish skin side down and marinate with butter or chutney as it cooks. Fish is steamed from moisture in plank.

Mwal

[SCUMFROG]

What are you cooking the plank on? Open fire, gril, or in the stove? I'd like to try this. Is there any thing you need to do to the plank?

[mwal]

We use charcoal grill, Make sure to soak planks by submerging in water for several hours. We use brick to hold them under. If they are to dry they catch fire and ruin your meal

Mwal

[SCUMFROG]

I might give this a try this weekend. I'll let you know if i do.

[Ybone]

I remember my exwife used to make something on a shingle.

[Northlander]

I have done fish on Cedar, Oak and Maple. All have their own tatse of course. Soak the plank for a few minutes and then toss it on the Brabeque on a low/med heat.

To tell ya the truth I like it but I much prefer a good deep fried batter.

Laketrout done this way is good with a bit of lemon and onion or whatever else ya like.

Call saw mills and they will usually have some small planks leftover and you can usually get them free or cheap.

[cd3]

do you cover the fish with something if cooking fish on cedar plank over charcoal?? with foil perhaps?

[Paul Waldowski]

Nope

[Mad Lake Bomber]

From what I have read, walleye would not be a good option for cooking on a plank. This method should be reserved for oily fish like salmon and trout. I've never tried walleye this way so if someone can prove me wrong I would love to hear about the results!

[Paul Waldowski]

MLB,

I have tried it now twice. Both times it turned out great.

I had also heard not to use it except with oily fish, hence why I asked the question. When it didn't get many responses, I figured I'd give it a whirl myself.

[ice_shack]

Well I just may have to try this for myself.

So tell me, if my neighbor put sealant on their cedar deck will it effect the taste of my fish?

[ozzie]

when preparing walleye on the plank i noticed someone said put the skin side on the plank.....so when i fillet my walleye i want to leave the skin on then or can i do this without the skin??? thanks in advance i am really intrieged by this I wonder what oak planked walleye would taste like....very interested!!!

[Heidi]

I had walleye on a plank last weekend and it was really good. Skin still on it and it was surrounded by mashed potatoes that were piped around it. Excellent

[SCUMFROG]

Ok, what if the skin is already removed from the fish, would it still be ok to eat?

Should you sand the plank smooth?

Can I just get a plank from Home Depot? Or cut my own?

[Paul Waldowski]

No problem if the skin is not on it. Also the planks that I used came from Byerly's.

[SCUMFROG]

Are you kidding, Byerly's.??? Well if so I'll have to check into getting one there then.

Do you/would you add any spices to the walleye?