Broiled Salmon with Ginger-Shiitake Glaze

Though most glazes are applied with a brush, this slightly chunky mixture of sautéed mushrooms and red peppers is spooned over the fish. The honey helps the crust brown, and a splash of vinegar and a spoonful of chili paste perk up the fish, while the vegetables add texture and color.

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  2 lbs. salmon fillet, skin on
  
  


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  3 Tbs. canola oil, more for the baking sheet
  
  


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  1/4 tsp. ground coriander
  
  


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  Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  
  


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  1/2 small red bell pepper, finely diced (about 1/4 cup)
  
  


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  3 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
  
  


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  2 Tbs. finely chopped ginger
  
  


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  3-1/2 oz. shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 cup)
  
  


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  1/4 cup honey
  
  


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  3 Tbs. rice vinegar
  
  


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  1 Tbs. reduced-sodium soy sauce
  
  


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  1 tsp. Asian chili sauce (like Sriracha)
  
  


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  1 tsp. cornstarch
  
  

Position an oven rack about 8 inches away from the broiler element and heat the broiler to high.

Oil a large, rimmed baking sheet. Set the salmon skin side down on the baking sheet, sprinkle with 1 Tbs. oil, the coriander, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper, and let sit at room temperature while you prepare the sauce.

In a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat, cook the red pepper, scallion whites, and ginger in the remaining 2 Tbs. oil, stirring occasionally, until the red pepper and scallions start to soften and brown, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms, raise the heat to medium high, sprinkle with 1/4 tsp. salt, and cook, stirring, until they soften and start to brown, about 3 minutes. Add the honey, vinegar, soy sauce, chili sauce, and 1/4 cup water, and bring to a simmer. Whisk the cornstarch with 1 tsp. water and stir into the glaze. Return to a simmer and cook until the glaze thickens, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.

Broil the salmon until it starts to brown and becomes almost firm to the touch, about 8 minutes. Momentarily transfer to the stovetop and spoon the glaze over the salmon. Return to the oven and broil for about 1 more minute so the glaze browns and the salmon almost completely cooks through (check by using a paring knife to flake a thicker part of the fillet). Sprinkle with the scallion greens, transfer to a large platter, and serve.