During a conversation with one of my correspondents (Chef Matt) I picked up a couple of great tips for plank grilled fish and I just had to share them. If you’re not familiar with cooking using a plank then check out my
plank cooking
section dedicated to this art form.
In order to get the most out of plank cooking you need to make sure that the plank is well soaked, let me explain……….
TIP 1 - Make sure the skin is left on the fish and place the fish on the soaked cooking plank skin side down. When you put the plank over the heat, the moisture in the plank (together with the plank flavor) starts to steam the fish. The impermeable skin of the fish acts like a lid and keeps the moisture and flavor all packed up inside the fish.
TIP 2 - When you think your fish is ready try peeling back the skin. If the skin comes away easily then the fish is done.
Now you know how to get the most out of your cooking planks – pass it on!