Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).

Lightly score the salmon diagonally about 1/2 inch (one centimeter) deep. (This is easier done when the salmon is semi-frozen.) This helps the sauce seep in and enhances the overall flavor.

Place the salmon, skin side down, on a baking sheet.

Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl. Place it in the microwave for 30 seconds. Whisk the sauce, then microwave for another 30 seconds and mix again.

Brush sauce all over the salmon, getting into all the crevices. Leave some

sauce in the bowl.

Bake the salmon for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush the remaining sauce over it.

Return to the oven for five to 10 minutes. When done, broil for two minutes

to give it a gorgeous, crispy, mahogany hue. Remove from oven. Tent the salmon with a piece of parchment paper while cooling to keep the moisture in.

Sprinkle parsley or cilantro over the salmon before serving, if desired.