Cedar Plank Salmon with Honey Mustard Glaze

Cooking on the cedar planks gives the salmon a mild smoky flavor
Ingredients
Procedure
For 6 people
6 pieces cedar wood, 4"x8" in size, 1" in thickness
6 salmon filets, 6 oz each
2 tbsp olive oil
to taste salt and pepper
4 cups Roasted Corn Relish (see recipe on site)

For the glaze
½ cup  honey
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 cup balsamic vinegar
 

  1. Soak the planks overnight by totally submerging them. This will help to keep the wood from burning

  2. Preheat the grill for 10 minutes or oven at 400 degrees F

  3. Place the planks on the grill or in the oven and heat for 10 minutes

  4. Lightly rub the salmon with the olive oil and season with salt and  pepper

  5. Place the salmon skin side down on the planks


    For the glaze:

  6. In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, mustard, and vinegar until well blended

  7. Cover the grill and cook for 15-20 minutes until the salmon is firm and cooked through. The bottom of the planks will char and smoke slightly. Note : Oven preparation will take 5-10 minutes longer
    to cook
  8. Remove the finished salmon
  9. Using a spatula, remove the salmon from the planks and place on a serving plate
  10. Spoon 2-4 tablespoons of the glaze over the salmon and serve with the corn relish warm or at room temperature