Serves 2.

2 (1/2 lb) pieces center-cut salmon fillet with skin (1 inch thick)

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons finely chopped scallion

1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

DIRECTIONS

1) Put oven rack in middle position and preheat to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil.  Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oil, lemon juice, garlic, scallion, ginger, and pepper in a shallow bowl.

2) Add salmon, turning to coat, and marinate, covered, at cool room temperature 30 minutes.  Remove salmon from marinade, letting excess drip off, and discard marinade.

3) Bake salmon, skin side down, on baking sheet until just cooked through, about 20 minutes. Transfer to plate with a metal spatula. The skin is delicious if you like to eat it; otherwise discard.

4) Serve with a fresh salad or a large helping of your favorite seasonal veggies to make this a really great meal!