1tablespoonsmirinoptional (found in the Asian section of the grocery store)
2tablespoonsagave nectar
2salmon fillets
Sesame seedsfor garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Combine first 6 ingredients and stir together in a baking dish to make a marinade. Place the salmon fillets in the dish skin side up.
Let them soak for 10 minutes. If you have time I like to rotate the fish on their sides (if you have purchased thicker fillets) for a couple minutes each to soak up more of the marinade.
Add the fillets to a greased baking sheet, skin side down. Bake for 10 minutes, longer depending on the thickness.
Garnish with sesame seeds.
Notes
If you are not using agave nectar, substitute 2 Tbsp. of honey + a little water to thin out the honey. I also highly recommend buying mirin if you don't have any, especially if you enjoy cooking Asian meals. It's a sweetened rice wine that adds another layer of flavor to this dish.