Preheat oven to 450°F.
Make glaze: In a small saucepan combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer for 30 seconds and remove from heat. Cool to room temperature.
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed, ovenproof skillet until smoking. Season salmon with salt. Sear first sides until golden brown. Turn steaks and roast in oven for 3 minutes. Brush with ginger glaze. Roast for 1 minute more or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and is a lighter pink and opaque in color.
Serve with potatoes and asparagus, garnished with basil leaves.
Makes 4 servings.
