Broiled Sockeye Salmon with Citrus Glaze

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2009

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Gills Gone Wild

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (37)

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Cook Time:
8 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 55 min
Cook: 8 min
Total:: 1 hr 18 min

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Ingredients

1 side, skin-on, sockeye salmon, 1 1/2 to 2 pounds, pin bones removed
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Position a rack in the oven 3 inches from the broiler. Line a half sheet pan with aluminum foil and place the salmon on the pan.

Place the sugar, zest, salt, and pepper into the bowl of a small food processor and process for 1 minute or until well combined. Evenly spread the mixture onto the salmon and allow to sit for 45 minutes, at room temperature.

Turn the oven on to the high broiler setting for 2 minutes. After 2 minutes, place the salmon into the oven and broil for 6 to 8 minutes or until the thickest part of the fish reaches an internal temperature of 131 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Remove the salmon from the oven and allow to rest, uncovered, for 8 to 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

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Frank S. Plainfield , NJ 02-08-2010
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Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

So easy and sooo yummy. My husband told me to make this our new "go to" salmon recipe.
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Karen Huntington Woods, MI 02-07-2010
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as usual Alton is a genius!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great glaze, so easy, my family loved it, changed pan after the 45 minutes, not soggy at all, great taste, even better the... next day!!! The lemon and pepper really mix well with the sugar. Loved itRead more
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elaine temple city, CA 01-28-2010
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REALLY GOOD!! REALLY EASY!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I cooked this for my boyfriend last night and LOVED it!!! I didn't have sockeye salmon-so I used the farm raised version. It... was still fantastic. I love this recipe so much because it is so easy and SO good. I used a blend of lemon and lime zest because I didn't have enough lemons. I servied it with a warm bacon, leek spinach salad. No one will be able to tell how little work went into the dish. I love you Alton Brown!Read more
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Diane Bruce Crossing, MI 01-22-2010
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EXCELLENT
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My husband and I have salmon frequently. This is the absolute best way we have had salmon in YEARS! It is a must try
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Kathie Charleston, IL 01-21-2010
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Loved this salmon
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Love salmon, and try to have it different ways without hiding the great salmon flavor. Nice glaze, not too heavy or sweet,... just enhances the salmon. Served it with lemon slices. VERY EASY! Read more
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null null, null 01-19-2010
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Juicy and Sweet
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this recipe with 1 lb. Norwegian salmon and it worked perfectly. We drizzled the sweet glaze that had dripped off the... salmon on top. I would say this recipe gives a lot of bang for very little prep time. Read more