Ingredients
1.5 to 2 pounds salmon, skin on and pin bones removed
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
2 tbs lemon zest
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Directions
Position a rack in the oven 3 inches from the broiler. Line a half sheet pan with foil and place salmon on the pan.
Place sugar, zest, salt and pepper into food processor and process for about 1 minute or until combined. Evenly spread mixture onto the salmon and let sit for 45 minutes, at room temperature.
Turn the oven on to high broiler setting for 2 minutes. Place salmon into the oven and broil for 6 to 8 minutes or until the internal temperature is 131 degrees. Remove salmon from oven and rest uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes.
Adapted from an Alton Brown recipe.
