Step 1

Preheat oven to 425ºF.

Step 2

Line a cooking tray with parchment paper and lay salmon fillet on top (skin side down). Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Cover salmon with another piece of parchment paper and bake for 10 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, put all the ingredients for the glaze EXCEPT sesame oil and seeds, in a pan and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a bubbling simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, until sauce has thickened and reduced by about half. Transfer to a bowl and stir in sesame oil and seeds.

Step 5

Use a brush or the back of a spoon and cover the top of the fish with the glaze mixture, spreading it as evenly as possible.

Step 6

Return salmon in the oven for 8-10 minutes, until cooked through.

Step 7

Serve topped with fresh cilantro.