- 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- salt to taste (optional)
- 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.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.
- Place salmon on preheated grill and discard marinade.
- Cook salmon until fish flakes easily with a fork, 6 to 8 minutes.