Roasted Chili Maple Salmon

Salmon's rich flavor holds up to bold Asian seasonings very well.

3/4 lb salmon, cut into two serving pieces

1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Roasting Sauce:

1 Tbsp soy sauce

1/4 cup hoisin sauce

1/4 cup real maple syrup

1 Tbsp rice vinegar

1 Tbsp sesame oil

2 tsp chili paste with garlic

2 Tbsp canola oil

1 clove garlic, peeled

1 orange pepper, sliced

1 sweet yellow onion, sliced

3 small baby bok choy, chopped

1 Tbsp Sambal Oleg - from Trader Joes

1 Tbsp hoisin sauce

Prepare rice according to package directions, if using.  Preheat oven to 400F.  Whisk together the roasting sauce ingredients in a small bowl.  Place salmon on  a roasting pan and cover with the sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.  Place salmon in oven.

Meanwhile, sauté the orange pepper and onion in a wide skillet or wok. until slightly softened and browned, about 3 minutes.

Add the bok choy, Sambal Oleg and hoisin sauce and heat through.

Cook salmon until just cooked through, about 8 minutes (10 minutes per inch of thickness).

Plate salmon with veggies and rice if desired.  Serves 2.