1. Combine first 8 ingredients in shallow, non reactive dish and mix well.
2. Put salmon in dish and coat with mixture.
3. Lay sliced shallots on top and spoon some of marinade over top.
4. Marinate in fridge for 30 min-1 hour.
5. Place fish in baking dish, being careful not to disturb the shallots.
6. Spoon a couple of tablespoons of marinade onto the fish.
7. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
8. Bake in 425 oven for 15 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork, basting w/cooking juices about half-way through.