INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1tsp lemon zest
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tblsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tblsp soy sauce
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• salt to taste (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Stir together lemon juice, lemon zest, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and olive oil in a 9×13-inch glass baking dish until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Place fish flesh side down in mixture and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.

3. Place salmon on preheated grill and discard marinade.

4. Cook salmon until fish flakes easily with a fork, 6 to 8 minutes.