Sesame-Crusted Salmon

Directions

1. 1
   In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sherry, chicken broth, sugar, ginger, and garlic.
2. 2
   In another small bowl, stir together the 2 teaspoons cornstarch and the water.
3. 3
   Whisk together the egg white and the 2 tablespoons cornstarch.
4. 4
   Brush the skinless side of the salmon with the egg-white mixture and then dip it into the sesame seeds to coat.
5. 5
   In a large nonstick frying pan, heat the oil over moderately high heat.
6. 6
   Put the salmon in the pan, sesame-seed side down, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Turn and cook until just done, about 3 minutes longer for a 1-inch-thick fillet.
8. 8
   Remove.
9. 9
   Pour any oil from the pan.
10. 10
    Add the soy-sauce mixture.
11. 11
    Simmer for 2 minutes, stirring.
12. 12
    Whisk in the cornstarch-and-water mixture and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 1 minute longer.
13. 13
    Serve the salmon with the sauce poured around it.