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Preheat the broiler.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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If using a side of salmon, cut about halfway through the flesh about every 5 to 6-inches so there are some spaces for the glazes to sink inches If using salmon fillets, slice about 8 to 10 sliced angles into flesh, to help flesh more completely soak in the glaze.
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In a small bowl or cup, mix the salt, pepper, and dry mustard.
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In a medium glass bowl, heat the honey in the microwave for 30 seconds to liquefy further.
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Remove from the microwave and mix in balsamic vinegar.
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Brush the top of the salmon fillets (not the skin side) with the melted butter.
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Season the flesh side with the spice mixture.
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Brush with the honey-balsamic mixture, reserving some for later.
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Put the soaked planks under the hot broiler, about 5 inches from the heat source, until the wood is browned on top, about 3 minutes.
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With tongs, carefully remove the planks from the oven.
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Immediately brush the browned surface with olive oil, then lay the salmon fillets on the oiled surface, skin side down.
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Put 2 cookie sheets in the oven below where the planks will go to catch any glazes or juices that run off.
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Return the planks to the broiler and cook the fish for 10 minutes.
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Baste with honey-balsamic and place in oven.
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Cook until it is done to your taste, about 10 to 15 more minutes, or 20 minutes total for medium.
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Remove the fillets to a platter, or immediately serve directly from the planks.
