Cedar Plank Salmon

With Stephanie Sokolove

If you are one of those that puts away your grill after Labor Day then you do not k now what you are missing. You can really enhance the flavor of salmon by placing it on a cedar plank (just purchase non-treated planks at the lumber yard) that has been soaked in water for at least two-hours. Place the plank with the salmon directly on the grill, close the cover, and let smoke and cook for 6 minutes. Spread Sriracha Mayonaise and Citrus Flavored Breadcrumbs over the salmon, close cover and cook another 4 minutes or so.

Sriracha Mayonasie is the secret ingredient for this recipe. It is simply mayonnaise mixed with Sriracha sauce, which is a paste of chili peppers, vinegar, garlic, sugar and salt. Sriracha is from Thailand and is a common condiment in many Asian restaurants.

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Owner and Executive Chef, Stephanie's on Newbury and Stephi's on Tremont

Stephanie has been a food service professional for over 25 years and is highly regarded as one of Boston’s premier businesswomen.

Stephanie was trained by the world-renowned French chef and food educator, Madeleine Kamman, who identified her as a protégée early on. After completing her culinary education in 1980, Stephanie founded the catering company Sidell & Sasse with Bob Sasse.

In 1994, Stephanie Sokolove followed her dream and founded Stephanie’s on Newbury. To date, the 300-seat American Bistro has received innumerable accolades from The Boston Globe, Boston Herald, USA Today and The New York Times. Often touted “The Queen of Patio Dining,” Stephanie’s on Newbury was voted Citysearch’s Editorial and Audience Winner for the “Best Patio Dining” in Boston, three years in a row.

Stephanie has built her business on a style of cooking that she calls “Sophisticated Comfort,” a style that is fresh, interesting, and yet familiar. “Sophisticated Comfort Food” is the next generation of comfort food in that it blends traditional favorites with today’s food preferences. Dishes are imaginatively created with current, fresher ingredients and bolder flavors then artistically presented. At the restaurants, Stephanie spins familiar classics into elegant dishes that comfort and surprise without being fussy or intimidating.