Maple-Soy Glazed Salmon (America's Test Kitchen)

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   Adjust an oven rack to the upper-middle position and heat the oven to 500F Bring the maple syrup and soy sauce to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.

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   Cook until the mixture is syrupy and measures roughly 1/2 cup, about 5 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, remove any pin bones from the salmon.

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   Pat the salmon dry with paper towels, season with salt and pepper, and lay it skin-side down in a lightly oiled 9x13-inch baking dish, spaced about 1 inch apart.

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   Bake for 5 minutes.

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   Using a pastry brush, spread a thick layer of the maple-soy glaze over the tops and sides of the salmon.

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   Continue to bake until all but the very center of the fish has turned from translucent to opaque, about 5 minutes longer.

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   (If you like it well-done, you may want to cook it for longer.

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    Brush the fillets with another layer of glaze and sprinkle with the sesame seeds before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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